Origin
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
Afternoon in Hopatcong Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
David Kanigan
Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 45.2 miles and takes about 54m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 Elizabeth, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ledgewood Landing Road
16
Continue on Ledgewood Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
17
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue straight
213 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
20
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
21
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
22
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
24
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
10 min
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 78 East Local: Newark
27
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillside, Irvington
29
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hillside
30
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Winans Avenue
31
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
32
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
33
Continue on Hillside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
34
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
35
Turn left onto North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
36
Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
37
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
38
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
39
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Hopatcong Hills, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland 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
$7
Tolls
$16
Total
$23
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Afternoon in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
45.2 mi in 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Brooklyn Mountain Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Elizabeth, NJ is easy. At 54m 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 Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabeth, NJ before heading back.
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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