How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Hopatcong Hills, NJ?
The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Hopatcong Hills, NJ is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Hopatcong Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Hopatcong Hills.
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Start on Delavan Street
21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street
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Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto New Street
2695 ft · 2 min · New Street
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Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
968 ft · 18 sec · Route 18 Service Road
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: Piscataway
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway
3234 ft · 43 sec · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
1618 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Allen Street
3120 ft · 1 min · Allen Street
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Continue on Port Morris Road
133 m · 9 sec · Port Morris Road
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Continue on Center Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn straight onto Lakeside Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Lakeside Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Mountain Road
2815 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road
2190 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road
1447 ft · 1 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Geneva Trail
145 m · 22 sec · Geneva Trail
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Turn right onto Fisk Trail
766 ft · 35 sec · Fisk Trail
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Turn right onto Dartmouth Trail
918 ft · 41 sec · Dartmouth Trail
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Continue on Dartmouth Trail
531 ft · 24 sec · Dartmouth Trail
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Turn right onto Michigan Trail
68 m · 10 sec · Michigan Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Hopatcong Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Hopatcong Hills?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from New Brunswick and 21.4 miles from Hopatcong Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Hopatcong Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Hopatcong Hills. Straight-line distance: 33.64 mi (54.14 km).
#1 New Brunswick
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 56,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.4862200, -74.4518200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopatcong Hills
City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 16,267 |
| Coordinates | 40.9439900, -74.6707200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopatcong Hills (-74.67072, 40.94399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
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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