How far is Edison, NJ from Sparta, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Sparta, NJ is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Sparta.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1373 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
24.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
2095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
9.2 mi · 11 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 Edison 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.
I 78 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
24.2 mi · 00h 29m
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 Edison 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 Edison to Sparta?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Edison and 30.1 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Edison and Rain Showers Likely near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Maplewood Township, NJ
NETCONG MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 37.48 mi (60.32 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
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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