How far is Jersey City, NJ from Hopatcong, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Hopatcong, NJ is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Hopatcong.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Hopatcong.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left
2093 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Raymond Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Raymond Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Lock Street
1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street
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Continue on Nesbitt Street
653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street
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Turn left onto Orange Street
2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
1574 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West
2420 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood
696 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Arlington Boulevard
136 m · 9 sec · Mount Arlington Boulevard
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Turn slight right
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakeside Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hopatchung Road
939 ft · 24 sec · Hopatchung Road
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Turn left onto Chincopee Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · Chincopee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chincopee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Hopatcong.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Cloudy leaving Jersey City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Hopatcong.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Hopatcong?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Jersey City and 20.3 miles from Hopatcong.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jersey City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Hopatcong.
Stop Ideas Near East Hanover
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 East Hanover.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Hopatcong. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.98 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopatcong
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.9328800, -74.6593300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopatcong (-74.65933, 40.93288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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