Origin
Mahola, NJ
Late night in Mahola on Friday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mahola, NJ to Stanhope, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
29m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mahola, NJ
Garrison Gao
Stanhope, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Mahola, NJ to Stanhope, NJ covers 14 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lackawanna Drive, Stanhope Road, Stanhope - Sparta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on Lackawanna Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lackawanna Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near NJ 181 / Woodport Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (NJ 181 / Woodport Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Pine Cone Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (CR 605 / Stanhope Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 181 / Woodport Road
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 181 / Woodport Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Pine Cone Lane
Turn left onto Pine Cone Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 605 / Stanhope Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 605 / Stanhope Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 206
Turn left onto US 206
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
13 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NJ 183
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 183 toward NJ 183 South: Stanhope, Netcong, to Netcong Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward NJ 183 South: Stanhope, Netcong, to Netc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mahola, NJ to Stanhope, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Netcong along the way.
Netcong
13 mi in
|
~26m
|
via NJ 183
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Drive | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Stanhope Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Stanhope - Sparta Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Mountain Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Glen Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| US 206 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NJ 183 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lackawanna Drive
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahola, NJ and Stanhope, NJ.
1
Start on Ridge Road
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto CR 620
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Glen Road
3
Turn left onto East Mountain Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Mountain Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 181
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Woodport Road
5
Turn left onto Pine Cone Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Cone Lane
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 605
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Stanhope Road
7
Continue on CR 605
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Stanhope - Sparta Road
8
Turn right onto CR 607
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maxim Drive
9
Turn straight onto CR 607
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lackawanna Drive
10
Turn left onto US 206
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 206
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 206
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 183
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 183
Toward NJ 183 South: Stanhope, Netcong, to Netcong Circle
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 601
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Kelly Place
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kelly Place
15
Turn right onto Plane Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Plane Street
16
Arrive at destination
Plane Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Stanhope, NJ
Late night in Stanhope on Friday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
2 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
29m 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 Mahola, NJ to Stanhope, NJ covers 14 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lackawanna Drive, Stanhope Road, Stanhope - Sparta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Mahola, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.32 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (NJ 181 / Woodport Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Pine Cone Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (CR 605 / Stanhope Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Mahola, NJ to Stanhope, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Netcong along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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