How far is Lake Hopatcong, NJ from Union City, NJ?
The driving distance from Lake Hopatcong, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
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.
Town in New Jersey, United States
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 Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hopatcong and Union City.
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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
18.6 mi · 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
1588 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 47th Street
612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 45th Street
20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hopatcong and Union City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Heavy Rain near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Hopatcong to Union City?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Lake Hopatcong and 19.8 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Hopatcong and Heavy Rain near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hopatcong and Union City. Straight-line distance: 33.13 mi (53.31 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 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
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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