Origin
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
Morning in Hopatcong Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
David Kanigan
East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ is 34.8 miles and takes about 49m via Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey that keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically moving between towns in New Jersey. The drive is generally a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road navigation. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Essex Freeway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Lakeside Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
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
·
44 sec
·
Michigan Trail
2
At end of road, turn right onto Brooklyn Mountain Road
168 ft
·
14 sec
·
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
·
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 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
·
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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
19
Continue on I 280
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Harrison Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Street
23
Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Glenwood Avenue
24
Turn right onto CR 658
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~5m in
|
CR 607 / Hopatchung Road
Turn left onto CR 607 / Hopatchung Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 607 / Lakeside Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto CR 607 / Lakeside Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 631 / Landing Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 631 / Landing Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
33 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
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 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
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
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
10:42 AM
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
49m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Christopher Columbus Highway, the Essex Freeway, and Lakeside Boulevard, providing a varied feel. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 16.6 miles on the Christopher Columbus Highway, allowing for a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift from more open highway conditions to potentially more urban or suburban interfaces as you approach your destination.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lincoln Trail.
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 34.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles (Lincoln Trail): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.6 miles (CR 607 / Hopatchung Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 607 / Lakeside Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hopatcong Hills, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Newark and Orange.
Newark
22 mi in
|
~31m
Orange
33 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Orange, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 1.9 miles (CR 607 / Lakeside Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Orange, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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