How far is Hopatcong Hills, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.16 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.95 mi
46.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.95 mi
Kilometers
46.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.16 mi
Kilometers
59.8 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopatcong Hills
2026-04-17T04:53
Arrive Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopatcong Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Hopatcong Hills
18.8 mi
00h 24m
To Passaic
18.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopatcong Hills and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Trail

    985 ft · 45 sec · Michigan Trail

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brooklyn Mountain Road

    51 m · 15 sec · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Trail

    699 ft · 33 sec · Lincoln Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    53 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwestern Trail

    108 m · 17 sec · Northwestern Trail

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stanford Trail

    100 m · 14 sec · Stanford Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwestern Way

    1485 ft · 1 min · Northwestern Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dupont Avenue

    146 m · 21 sec · Dupont Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Crescent Road

    781 ft · 27 sec · Crescent Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bell Avenue

    558 ft · 19 sec · Bell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto River Styx Road

    2550 ft · 58 sec · River Styx Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hopatchung Road

    1344 ft · 30 sec · Hopatchung Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Landing Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road

    2187 ft · 44 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1959 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopatcong Hills and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
24.2 mi · 65%
US 46 East
5.94 mi · 16%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 6%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.04 mi · 6%
Landing Road
0.66 mi · 2%
River Styx Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 24m from Hopatcong Hills
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopatcong Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopatcong Hills to Passaic?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills and 18.3 miles from Passaic.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hopatcong Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Montclair Municipal Building
Meeting point 12 mi away

Montclair Municipal Building

Montclair , NJ
205 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Rating 3.9/5 12 reviews City Hall,City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong Hills and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 28.95 mi (46.59 km).

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#1 Hopatcong Hills

City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population16,267
Coordinates40.9439900, -74.6707200
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Michigan Trail (-74.670722, 40.943991)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopatcong Hills and Passaic. The current time is 04:53:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.