How far is Paterson, NJ from Hopatcong Hills, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Hopatcong Hills, NJ is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.9 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.11 mi
42.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.11 mi
Kilometers
42.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.9 mi
Kilometers
54.56 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopatcong Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Hopatcong Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Paterson
16.9 mi
00h 24m
To Hopatcong Hills
17 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Hopatcong Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Hopatcong Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    88 m · 13 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    103 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Van Houten Street

    720 ft · 27 sec · Van Houten Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    88 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto West Broadway

    2904 ft · 1 min · West Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    743 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood

    696 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Shippenport Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Arlington Boulevard

    136 m · 9 sec · Mount Arlington Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    33 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lakeside Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Mountain Road

    2815 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road

    2190 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road

    1447 ft · 1 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Geneva Trail

    145 m · 22 sec · Geneva Trail

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fisk Trail

    766 ft · 35 sec · Fisk Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Trail

    918 ft · 41 sec · Dartmouth Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Dartmouth Trail

    531 ft · 24 sec · Dartmouth Trail

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Michigan Trail

    68 m · 10 sec · Michigan Trail

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Hopatcong Hills.

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
15.1 mi · 45%
Union Boulevard
10.1 mi · 30%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 5%
Lakeside Boulevard
1.44 mi · 4%
Union Avenue
1.33 mi · 4%
Brooklyn Mountain Road
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 24m from Paterson
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near Hopatcong Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Hopatcong Hills?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Paterson and 17 miles from Hopatcong Hills.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near Hopatcong Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Parsippany
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

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 Paterson and Hopatcong Hills. Straight-line distance: 26.11 mi (42.02 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hopatcong Hills

City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population16,267
Coordinates40.9439900, -74.6707200
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Hopatcong Hills (-74.67072, 40.94399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Hopatcong Hills. The current time is 05:02:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.