How far is East Orange, NJ from Sparta, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Sparta, NJ is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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 in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Sparta.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 13 sec · Parkway Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
884 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
781 ft · 19 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 280 West
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
8.9 mi · 11 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 East Orange and Sparta.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Sparta?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Denville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from East Orange and 17.2 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Orange and Rain Showers Likely near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Denville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denville.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 29.17 mi (46.94 km).
#1 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
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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