How far is Brick, NJ from Sparta, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Sparta, NJ is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.83 mi
02h 02m
Flight
72.27 mi
116.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.27 mi
Kilometers
116.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.83 mi
Kilometers
151 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM EDT
Return by in Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-19T11:58
Arrive Sparta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Brick
46.9 mi
01h 01m
To Sparta
46.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brick and Sparta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Sparta.

  1. 1

    Start on Brick Boulevard

    1507 ft · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    42.5 mi · 55 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    49 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    943 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    627 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Essex Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on NJ 15 North

    8 mi · 11 min · NJ 15 North

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District

    158 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Blue Heron Road

    1007 ft · 20 sec · Blue Heron Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Woodport Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Woodport Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Woodport Road

    577 ft · 17 sec · Woodport Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    82 m · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    82 m · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick and Sparta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
56.4 mi · 60%
Essex Freeway
11.5 mi · 12%
Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 12%
NJ 15 North
8.96 mi · 10%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
Woodport Road
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

42.5 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
01h 01m from Brick
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brick 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 Brick to Sparta?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Brick and 46.9 miles from Sparta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Sparta.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 72.27 mi (116.31 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Sparta

#2 Sparta

Township of New Jersey

Population18,598
Coordinates41.0334300, -74.6384900
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Sparta (-74.63849, 41.03343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.05
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.52 $27.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.22 $30.45
Premium $4.95 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.79 $39.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Sparta. The current time is 11:58:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.