How far is Hopatcong Hills, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
46.76 mi
01h 03m
Flight
35.95 mi
57.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.95 mi
Kilometers
57.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.76 mi
Kilometers
75.26 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Fri, Apr 17, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopatcong Hills
2026-04-17T04:49
Arrive West New York
Fri, Apr 17, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Clinton
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Hopatcong Hills
23.4 mi
00h 31m
To West New York
23.4 mi
00h 31m

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
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopatcong Hills and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills and West New York.

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  29. 29

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

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopatcong Hills and West New York.

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
24.2 mi · 52%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 9%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.04 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 2%
Landing Road
0.66 mi · 1%
NJ 495 East
0.55 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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 31m from Hopatcong Hills
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopatcong Hills and Chance Rain Showers near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopatcong Hills to West New York?

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 23.4 miles from Hopatcong Hills and 23.4 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hopatcong Hills and Chance Rain Showers near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong Hills and West New York. Straight-line distance: 35.95 mi (57.86 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
West New York

#2 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopatcong Hills (-74.67072, 40.94399)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 West New York. The current time is 04:49:36.

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.