How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Sparta, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Sparta, NJ is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 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 Elizabethport and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Sparta.
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Start on Broadway
113 m · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
563 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
2.7 mi · 6 min
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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 Elizabethport 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabethport 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 Elizabethport to Sparta?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 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 22.4 miles from Elizabethport and 22.5 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabethport 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 Elizabethport and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 35.47 mi (57.09 km).
#1 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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