Origin
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
Evening in Hopatcong Hills on Sunday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Orange, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 35.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn Mountain Road, Lincoln Trail, Lincoln Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.6 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 35.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn Mountain Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwestern Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stanford Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwestern Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dupont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crescent Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn Mountain Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on Michigan Trail
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Michigan Trail
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Brooklyn Mountain Road
167 ft
·
15 sec
·
Brooklyn Mountain Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Trail
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lincoln Trail
4
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
174 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lincoln Way
5
Turn left onto Northwestern Trail
354 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northwestern Trail
6
Turn right onto Stanford Trail
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stanford Trail
7
Continue on Northwestern Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwestern Way
8
Turn right onto Dupont Avenue
479 ft
·
21 sec
·
Dupont Avenue
9
Continue on Crescent Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crescent Road
10
Turn straight onto Bell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bell Avenue
11
Turn right onto River Styx Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
River Styx Road
12
Turn left onto Hopatchung Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hopatchung Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeside Boulevard
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Landing Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Landing Road
15
Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ledgewood Landing Road
16
Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 80 East: New York
17
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
19
Continue on Essex Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Essex Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
21
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Harrison Street
22
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Washington Street
23
Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Glenwood Avenue
24
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
25
Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
26
Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.6 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ, or about 23m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35.3 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.6 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Orange, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopatcong Hills, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hopatcong Hills, NJ
This is one driving day of about 35.3 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Hopatcong Hills, NJ · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Orange, NJ
The final approach into East Orange, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Orange, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.68 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Orange, NJ
Evening in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
18 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 35.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn Mountain Road, Lincoln Trail, Lincoln Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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