How far is Hopatcong, NJ from Hoboken, NJ?

The driving distance from Hopatcong, NJ to Hoboken, NJ is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.86 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.28 mi
56.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.86 mi
Kilometers
73.8 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopatcong
2026-10-15T13:03
Arrive Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopatcong
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
23 mi
00h 30m
To Hoboken
22.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong and Hoboken.

  1. 1

    Start on Chincopee Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · Chincopee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hopatchung Road

    939 ft · 22 sec · Hopatchung Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Landing Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road

    2187 ft · 44 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1959 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

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

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

    568 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boulevard East

    2845 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2901 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    82 m · 16 sec · 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Garden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    133 m · 21 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
24.2 mi · 53%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 9%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.04 mi · 4%
NJ 495 East
1.35 mi · 3%
Garden Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Landing Road
0.66 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 30m from Hopatcong
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopatcong and Sunny near Hoboken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopatcong to Hoboken?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 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 miles from Hopatcong and 22.9 miles from Hoboken.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopatcong and Sunny near Hoboken.

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 and Hoboken. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.77 km).

Hopatcong

#1 Hopatcong

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,145
Coordinates40.9328800, -74.6593300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Hoboken

#2 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Chincopee Avenue (-74.659259, 40.932843)
End: 6th Street (-74.032338, 40.744058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.92
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $6.96 $13.92
Mid-grade $4.88 $7.90 $15.81
Premium $5.18 $8.38 $16.77
Diesel $6.32 $10.23 $20.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopatcong and Hoboken. The current time is 13:03:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.