How far is Hopatcong, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Hopatcong, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
59.02 mi
01h 37m
Flight
49.65 mi
79.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.65 mi
Kilometers
79.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.99 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, May 13, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong
Wed, May 13, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopatcong
2026-05-13T18:44
Arrive Trenton
Wed, May 13, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Raritan
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Hopatcong
29.4 mi
00h 48m
To Trenton
29.6 mi
00h 48m

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
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    51 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Port Morris Road

    133 m · 9 sec · Port Morris Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Allen Street

    3120 ft · 1 min · Allen Street

  8. 8

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ledgewood Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    876 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ledgewood Avenue
18.5 mi · 31%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 28%
Brunswick Pike
5.78 mi · 10%
I 287 South
4.23 mi · 7%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 5%
Washington Road
1.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raritan
00h 48m from Hopatcong
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopatcong and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Raritan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Hopatcong and 29.6 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Hopatcong and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Raritan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raritan, 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 Raritan.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 49.65 mi (79.91 km).

Hopatcong

#1 Hopatcong

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Chincopee Avenue (-74.659259, 40.932843)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 Trenton. The current time is 18:44:28.

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.