Origin
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
Night in Hopatcong Hills on Sunday
Local time
9:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.5 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 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paterson, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hopatcong Hills to Paterson covers 35.5 miles and typically takes about 47 minutes. This short jaunt is perfect for a quick day trip, as it requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly affordable route for a local excursion. You will primarily navigate via Lakeside Boulevard, Landing Road, and the Christopher Columbus Highway. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region of New Jersey, the transit is straightforward and familiar. Overall, this drive is a practical choice if you need to bridge the distance between these two points quickly and efficiently.
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
17.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local surface streets, which keeps the experience engaging and varied. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 29.1 miles along the Christopher Columbus Highway. Because of the local nature of the roads, your speed and flow will be dictated by the turns and traffic patterns typical of the area. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Christopher Columbus Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lincoln Trail.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 35.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lincoln Trail): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.6 miles (CR 607 / Hopatchung Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lincoln Trail
Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Trail
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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CR 607 / Hopatchung Road
Turn left onto CR 607 / Hopatchung Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
34.4 mi into trip
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~45m in
Take the exit toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57B
Toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
8
34.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Street
7
35 mi into trip
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~46m in
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CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 29.1 mi | 32m |
| Lakeside Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Landing Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| River Styx Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ledgewood Landing Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwestern Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hopatchung Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 29.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Michigan Trail
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Michigan Trail
2
At end of road, turn right onto Brooklyn Mountain Road
168 ft
·
14 sec
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Brooklyn Mountain Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Trail
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lincoln Trail
4
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
175 ft
·
11 sec
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Lincoln Way
5
Turn left onto Northwestern Trail
354 ft
·
17 sec
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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
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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
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Bell Avenue
11
Turn right onto CR 607
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
River Styx Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 607
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hopatchung Road
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto CR 607
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lakeside Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn right onto CR 631
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Landing Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on CR 631
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ledgewood Landing Road
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 80 East: New York
17
Merge onto I 80
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 57B
Toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 19
474 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 19
20
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
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Market Street
25
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
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Colt Street
26
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Trip Plan
Given the 47-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since there are no scheduled stops required for this 35.5-mile journey, you can easily complete the drive in a single go without needing to build in rest breaks. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before you leave to avoid any last-minute stress. Because the route relies heavily on local roads like Landing Road and Lakeside Boulevard, stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. Your best strategy is to monitor real-time traffic updates before heading out to ensure your travel time remains close to the estimated duration.
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 17.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 miles.
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 35.5 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.8 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paterson, 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 35.5 miles and 47m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Christopher Columbus Highway for about 29.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Hopatcong Hills, NJ · 26m 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paterson, NJ
The final approach into Paterson, 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 Paterson, 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
$5.87 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
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
Paterson, NJ
Night in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
9:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
7 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
47m 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 Paterson, NJ covers 35.5 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christopher Columbus Highway, Lakeside Boulevard, Landing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.87 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 35.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lincoln Trail): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.6 miles (CR 607 / Hopatchung Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Paterson, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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