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

The driving distance from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Union, NJ is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.09 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.27 mi
43.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.27 mi
Kilometers
43.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.09 mi
Kilometers
62.91 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 6:26 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 Union
Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Morris Plains
NJ

Borough in New Jersey

From Hopatcong Hills
17.5 mi
00h 23m
To Union
21.6 mi
00h 23m

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 Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 29 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

    3036 ft · 1 min · Ledgewood Landing Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ledgewood Road

    947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    65 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Route 10 East

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
12.7 mi · 33%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 26%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.04 mi · 5%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 5%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 3%
Ledgewood Road
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris Plains
00h 23m from Hopatcong Hills
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopatcong Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Morris Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Hopatcong Hills and 21.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hopatcong Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Morris Plains

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 Morris Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 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 13.3 mi away

Montclair Municipal Building

Montclair , NJ
205 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Rating 3.9/5 12 reviews City Hall,City government office
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris Plains.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong Hills and Union. Straight-line distance: 27.27 mi (43.89 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
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Michigan Trail (-74.670722, 40.943991)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 Union. The current time is 04:53:35.

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.