Origin
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
Night in Hopatcong Hills on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Clifton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
David Kanigan
Clifton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Clifton, NJ covers 35.8 miles and takes about 45m 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 $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 35.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Clifton, NJ is easy. At 45m 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 Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Mountain Road | — | — |
| Lincoln Trail | — | — |
| Lincoln Way | — | — |
| Northwestern Trail | — | — |
| Stanford Trail | — | — |
| Northwestern Way | — | — |
| Dupont Avenue | — | — |
| Crescent Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Clifton, 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
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
19
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
20
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
3 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
Grove Street, Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, Passaic
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street
180 ft
·
10 sec
·
Grove Street
23
Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Houten Avenue
24
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Clifton Avenue
25
Turn left onto St James Place
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
St James Place
26
Turn right onto Donna Drive
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
Donna Drive
27
Turn left onto Holly Street
515 ft
·
23 sec
·
Holly Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Hopatcong Hills, NJ · 22m 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clifton, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clifton, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$16
Total
$22
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Clifton, NJ
Night in Clifton on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
45m 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 Clifton, NJ covers 35.8 miles and takes about 45m 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 17.9 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 $5.94 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 Clifton, NJ is easy. At 45m 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 Clifton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Clifton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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