How far is Hopatcong Hills, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopatcong Hills and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills and Paterson.
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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 · 29 sec · Hopatchung Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Landing Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road
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Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road
2187 ft · 44 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York
1959 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
29.1 mi · 33 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
145 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopatcong Hills and Paterson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
29.1 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopatcong Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopatcong Hills to Paterson?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Hopatcong Hills and 17.3 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hopatcong Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong Hills and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 26.11 mi (42.02 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 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
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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