How far is Lake Hopatcong, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Lake Hopatcong, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.69 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.51 mi
49.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.51 mi
Kilometers
49.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.69 mi
Kilometers
67.1 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Fri, Nov 6, 6:03 PM EST
Return by in Lake Hopatcong
Fri, Nov 6, 6:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hopatcong
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, Nov 6, 6:03 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hopatcong
9:30 PM EST
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Lake Hopatcong
20.3 mi
00h 25m
To Elizabethport
21.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Overnight
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hopatcong and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on Espanong Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Espanong Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Edison Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Edison Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Edison Road

    116 m · 8 sec · Edison Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rt 15 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 24%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 21%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.63 mi · 11%
Rt 15 South
3.66 mi · 9%
I 287 South
3.59 mi · 9%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 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 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 25m from Lake Hopatcong
Leave By
4:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake Hopatcong and Rain near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Hopatcong to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Lake Hopatcong and 21.4 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Hopatcong and Rain near Elizabethport.

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 10.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.6 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 Lake Hopatcong and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 30.51 mi (49.1 km).

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#1 Lake Hopatcong

Lake Hopatcong is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9484300, -74.6171000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Espanong Road (-74.617179, 40.948439)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
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
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $5.04 $7.41 $14.81
Diesel $6.33 $9.31 $18.62

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Hopatcong and Elizabethport. The current time is 17:12:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.