How far is Lake Hopatcong, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Lake Hopatcong, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Hopatcong and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hopatcong and Middletown.
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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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Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
732 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP South
3153 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
3026 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
969 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hopatcong and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake Hopatcong and Rain near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Hopatcong to Middletown?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Lake Hopatcong and 31 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Hopatcong and Rain near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hopatcong and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.67 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 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $9.09 | $18.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $11.19 | $22.37 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
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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