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

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Hopatcong Hills, NJ is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
60.22 mi
01h 40m
Flight
50.37 mi
81.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.37 mi
Kilometers
81.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.22 mi
Kilometers
96.91 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopatcong Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-17T06:24
Arrive Hopatcong Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
Raritan
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Trenton
30.1 mi
00h 50m
To Hopatcong Hills
30.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1791 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road

    103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Witherspoon Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    3120 ft · 1 min · Allen Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Port Morris Road

    133 m · 9 sec · Port Morris Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Lakeside Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Brooklyn Mountain Road

    2815 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road

    2190 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road

    1447 ft · 1 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Geneva Trail

    145 m · 22 sec · Geneva Trail

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Fisk Trail

    766 ft · 35 sec · Fisk Trail

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Trail

    918 ft · 41 sec · Dartmouth Trail

  36. 36

    Continue on Dartmouth Trail

    531 ft · 24 sec · Dartmouth Trail

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Michigan Trail

    68 m · 10 sec · Michigan Trail

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton 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
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
19.7 mi · 33%
State Road
8.36 mi · 14%
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.98 mi · 13%
I 287 North
4.46 mi · 7%
Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi · 7%
I 295 North
3.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raritan
00h 50m from Trenton
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Hopatcong Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Raritan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Trenton and 30.1 miles from Hopatcong Hills.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Hopatcong Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Raritan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raritan, 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 Raritan.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Hopatcong Hills. Straight-line distance: 50.37 mi (81.06 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
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: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Hopatcong Hills (-74.67072, 40.94399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Hopatcong Hills. The current time is 06:24:10.

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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.