How far is Hopatcong Hills, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?
The driving distance from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopatcong Hills and New Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills and New Brunswick.
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Start on Michigan Trail
985 ft · 45 sec · Michigan Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brooklyn Mountain Road
51 m · 15 sec · Brooklyn Mountain Road
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Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Trail
699 ft · 33 sec · Lincoln Trail
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
53 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto Northwestern Trail
108 m · 17 sec · Northwestern Trail
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Turn right onto Stanford Trail
100 m · 14 sec · Stanford Trail
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Continue on Northwestern Way
1485 ft · 1 min · Northwestern Way
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Turn right onto Dupont Avenue
146 m · 21 sec · Dupont Avenue
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Continue on Crescent Road
781 ft · 27 sec · Crescent Road
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Turn straight onto Bell Avenue
558 ft · 19 sec · Bell Avenue
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Turn right onto River Styx Road
2550 ft · 58 sec · River Styx Road
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Turn left onto Hopatchung Road
1344 ft · 30 sec · Hopatchung Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Boulevard
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Turn right
51 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Port Morris Road
133 m · 9 sec · Port Morris Road
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Continue on Allen Street
3120 ft · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ledgewood Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Ledgewood Avenue
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Continue straight
876 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Bound Brook, Highland Park
948 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Park
841 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
599 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: New Brunswick
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
1.5 mi · 2 min · John A. Lynch Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward New Brunswick, New Street, Paul Robeson Boulevard
679 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Burnet Street
111 m · 7 sec · Burnet Street
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Turn slight right onto New Street, Arts and Business District
701 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on New Street
1014 ft · 26 sec · New Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Delavan Street
21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopatcong Hills and New Brunswick.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ledgewood Avenue
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17.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopatcong Hills to New Brunswick?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Hopatcong Hills and 20.6 miles from New Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hopatcong Hills and Rain Showers Likely near New Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong Hills and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 33.64 mi (54.14 km).
#1 Hopatcong Hills
City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 16,267 |
| Coordinates | 40.9439900, -74.6707200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Brunswick
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 56,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.4862200, -74.4518200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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