How far is Jersey City, NJ from Hopatcong Hills, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Hopatcong Hills, NJ is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 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
41.51 mi
01h 01m
Flight
34.41 mi
55.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.41 mi
Kilometers
55.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.8 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopatcong Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-17T06:24
Arrive Hopatcong Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 7:25 AM 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 Jersey City
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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Jersey City
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Hopatcong Hills
20.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Hopatcong Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Hopatcong Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2093 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Raymond Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Raymond Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

    1574 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood

    696 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Shippenport Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Arlington Boulevard

    136 m · 9 sec · Mount Arlington Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    33 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lakeside Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Mountain Road

    2815 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road

    2190 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road

    1447 ft · 1 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Geneva Trail

    145 m · 22 sec · Geneva Trail

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fisk Trail

    766 ft · 35 sec · Fisk Trail

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Trail

    918 ft · 41 sec · Dartmouth Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on Dartmouth Trail

    531 ft · 24 sec · Dartmouth Trail

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Michigan Trail

    68 m · 10 sec · Michigan Trail

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Hopatcong Hills.

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.9 mi · 41%
Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 30%
Raymond Boulevard
3.34 mi · 8%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 5%
Lakeside Boulevard
1.44 mi · 3%
Brooklyn Mountain Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+7.1 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 30m from Jersey City
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Hopatcong Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Hopatcong Hills?

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Jersey City and 20.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Hopatcong Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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

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

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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 Jersey City and Hopatcong Hills. Straight-line distance: 34.41 mi (55.37 km).

Jersey City

#1 Jersey City

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

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hopatcong Hills

City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population16,267
Coordinates40.9439900, -74.6707200
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Hopatcong Hills (-74.67072, 40.94399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Hopatcong Hills. The current time is 06:24:08.

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.