How far is Hopatcong, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Hopatcong, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopatcong and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong and Edison.
-
1
Start on Chincopee Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · Chincopee Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Hopatchung Road
939 ft · 22 sec · Hopatchung Road
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Boulevard
-
4
Turn right
51 m · 9 sec
-
5
Turn right onto Center Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Street
-
6
Continue on Port Morris Road
133 m · 9 sec · Port Morris Road
-
7
Continue on Allen Street
3120 ft · 1 min · Allen Street
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ledgewood Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Ledgewood Avenue
-
9
Continue straight
876 ft · 17 sec
-
10
Continue straight
17.3 mi · 27 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
-
13
Keep slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
1156 ft · 28 sec
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency
62 m · 5 sec
-
16
Continue on Stelton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
-
17
Continue on Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
-
18
Turn right onto Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
-
19
Turn right onto Reed Street
159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopatcong and Edison.
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.
Ledgewood Avenue
Continue straight
17.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hopatcong and Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopatcong to Edison?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Hopatcong and 21.2 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopatcong and Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong and Edison. Straight-line distance: 31.41 mi (50.55 km).
#1 Hopatcong
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.9328800, -74.6593300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.