How far is Lake Hopatcong, NJ from Trenton, NJ?
The driving distance from Lake Hopatcong, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
Borough in Somerset 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 Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hopatcong and Trenton.
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Start on Espanong Road
2239 ft · 45 sec · Espanong Road
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
5.3 mi · 9 min · Howard Boulevard
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Continue on Commerce Boulevard
2390 ft · 52 sec · Commerce Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
554 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 10 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East
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Turn right onto Canfield Avenue
2012 ft · 59 sec · Canfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sussex Turnpike
2695 ft · 1 min · Sussex Turnpike
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Turn right onto Dover - Chester Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dover - Chester Road
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Continue on North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 206
9.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 206
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
1277 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
525 ft · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Continue on Witherspoon Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Turn left onto Wiggins Street
722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue
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Continue on Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike
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Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
2012 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue
145 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue
147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn left onto North Olden Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto Chambers Street
2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hopatcong and Trenton.
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.
US Highway 206
Turn slight left onto US Highway 206
9.66 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 Showers near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Hopatcong to Trenton?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Lake Hopatcong and 39.6 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Hopatcong and Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
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 Somerville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hopatcong and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.02 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 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
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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