How far is Bayonne, NJ from Sparta, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Sparta, NJ is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Sparta.
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Start on Broadway
63 m · 10 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto East 30th Street
1658 ft · 57 sec · East 30th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
3101 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
68 m · 3 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark
1046 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Delancey Street
114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street
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Turn right onto Stockton Street
1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
3261 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Raymond Plaza East
21 m · 11 sec · Raymond Plaza East
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
683 ft · 18 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto McCarter Highway
634 ft · 22 sec · McCarter Highway
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Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Lock Street
1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street
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Continue on Nesbitt Street
653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street
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Turn left onto Orange Street
2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
1574 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West
2420 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on NJ 15 North
8 mi · 11 min · NJ 15 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Blue Heron Road
1007 ft · 20 sec · Blue Heron Road
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Continue on Woodport Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Woodport Road
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Continue on Woodport Road
577 ft · 17 sec · Woodport Road
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Turn left
82 m · 28 sec
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Turn left
82 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Sparta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bayonne and Rain Showers Likely near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Sparta?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Bayonne and 23.1 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bayonne and Rain Showers Likely near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near East Hanover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hanover.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 37.22 mi (59.9 km).
#1 Bayonne
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 65,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -74.1143100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparta
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 18,598 |
| Coordinates | 41.0334300, -74.6384900 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-74.63849, 41.03343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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