How far is Hopatcong, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Hopatcong, NJ to Union, NJ is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.91 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.33 mi
42.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.33 mi
Kilometers
42.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.91 mi
Kilometers
61.01 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopatcong
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopatcong
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Hopatcong
16.7 mi
00h 20m
To Union
21.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3036 ft · 1 min · Ledgewood Landing Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ledgewood Road

    947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    65 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Route 10 East

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
12.7 mi · 34%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 26%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.04 mi · 5%
Vauxhall Road
1.97 mi · 5%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 3%
Ledgewood Road
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 20m from Hopatcong
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopatcong and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Hopatcong and 21.3 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopatcong and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Monroe
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong and Union. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.38 km).

Hopatcong

#1 Hopatcong

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Chincopee Avenue (-74.659259, 40.932843)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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

There is no time difference between Hopatcong and Union. The current time is 00:40:34.

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.