How far is Hopatcong, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Hopatcong, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.6 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.88 mi
46.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.6 mi
Kilometers
57.3 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, May 13, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong
Wed, May 13, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopatcong
2026-05-13T18:43
Arrive Newark
Wed, May 13, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopatcong
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Hopatcong
17.8 mi
00h 22m
To Newark
17.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Boulevard, Broad Street Station, Rutgers University, Essex County College

    729 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    82 m · 9 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    43 m · 12 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    685 ft · 17 sec · Orange Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · University Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.6 mi · 47%
Essex Freeway
13.3 mi · 37%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.04 mi · 6%
I 280 East
0.71 mi · 2%
University Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
Landing Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 22m from Hopatcong
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopatcong and Chance Rain Showers near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Hopatcong and 17.8 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Hopatcong and Chance Rain Showers near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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 Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of East Orange
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of East Orange

East Orange , NJ
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong and Newark. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.47 km).

Hopatcong

#1 Hopatcong

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Chincopee Avenue (-74.659259, 40.932843)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopatcong and Newark. The current time is 18:43:26.

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.