How far is Hopatcong Hills, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopatcong Hills and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills and Union City.
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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
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
24.2 mi · 27 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1588 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 47th Street
612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 45th Street
20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopatcong Hills and Union City.
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
24.2 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 Union City?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Hopatcong Hills and 22.2 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 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 City.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong Hills and Union City. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.4 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 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
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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