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

The driving distance from Lake Hopatcong, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.21 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.29 mi
42.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.29 mi
Kilometers
42.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.83 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Fri, Nov 6, 5:10 PM EST
Return by in Lake Hopatcong
Fri, Nov 6, 5:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hopatcong
2026-11-06T16:28
Arrive Passaic
Fri, Nov 6, 5:10 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hopatcong
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Lake Hopatcong
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Passaic
15.7 mi
00h 21m

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
69°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 58%
US 46 East
5.94 mi · 18%
Rt 15 South
3.66 mi · 11%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 7%
Edison Road
0.92 mi · 3%
I 80 East
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 21m from Lake Hopatcong
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake Hopatcong and Rain near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Lake Hopatcong and 15.7 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

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 Lake Hopatcong and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 26.29 mi (42.31 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
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Espanong Road (-74.617179, 40.948439)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.72 $5.38 $10.77
Premium $5.04 $5.74 $11.49
Diesel $6.33 $7.22 $14.44

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 Passaic. The current time is 16:28:14.

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.