Origin
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
Morning in Hopatcong Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
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.
Hopatcong Hills, NJ
David Kanigan
Paterson, NJ
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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.
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
·
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
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
·
Market Street
25
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
26
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 35 — 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
|
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.
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~46m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.7 | 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
Morning in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
10:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 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 Paterson, 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown 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 Paterson, 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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