How far is Lake Hopatcong, NJ from Dover, NJ?
The driving distance from Lake Hopatcong, NJ to Dover, NJ is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Hopatcong and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hopatcong and Dover.
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Start on Espanong Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Espanong Road
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Turn right onto Edison Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Edison Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Edison Road
116 m · 8 sec · Edison Road
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Take the ramp slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rt 15 South
3.7 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South
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Turn slight right onto West Union Turnpike
1.4 km · 1 min · West Union Turnpike
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Continue on West Clinton Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West McFarlan Street
1282 ft · 33 sec · West McFarlan Street
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Turn right onto North Morris Street
1242 ft · 27 sec · North Morris Street
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Turn right onto East Blackwell Street
1106 ft · 27 sec · East Blackwell Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
9 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hopatcong and Dover.
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.
Rt 15 South
Merge slight left onto Rt 15 South
3.66 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake Hopatcong and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Hopatcong to Dover?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Mount Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Lake Hopatcong and 4 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Hopatcong and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Arlington
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 Mount Arlington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hopatcong and Dover. Straight-line distance: 5.3 mi (8.53 km).
#1 Lake Hopatcong
Lake Hopatcong is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9484300, -74.6171000 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
Town in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 17,619 |
| Coordinates | 40.8839900, -74.5621000 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-74.5621, 40.88399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
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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