How far is Mahola, NJ from Sparta, NJ?

The driving distance from Mahola, NJ to Sparta, NJ is about 3 miles (4.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.96 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.41 mi
3.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.41 mi
Kilometers
3.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.96 mi
Kilometers
4.77 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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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 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Mahola
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahola
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Sparta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mahola
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Mohawk
NJ

City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America

From Mahola
1.5 mi
00h 03m
To Sparta
1.5 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°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 Mahola and Sparta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    15 m · 3 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Glen Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2951 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodport Road

    555 ft · 11 sec · Woodport Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    581 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
233.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Glen Road
2.19 mi · 74%
Main Street
0.56 mi · 19%
Woodport Road
0.11 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Glen Road

Turn right onto Glen Road

2.19 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
2.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mohawk
00h 03m from Mahola
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mahola 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 Mahola to Sparta?

The road trip is about 3 miles (4.8 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Mohawk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Mahola and 1.5 miles from Sparta.

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

The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mohawk

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Mohawk, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Mohawk.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

52 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

53 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

57 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahola and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 2.41 mi (3.88 km).

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#1 Mahola

Mahola is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0356500, -74.5923800
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Sparta

#2 Sparta

Township of New Jersey

Population18,598
Coordinates41.0334300, -74.6384900
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-74.592204, 41.035624)
End: Mohawk Avenue (-74.638821, 41.033615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.4 L · about $0.45
Round trip
$0.90
0.22 gal · 0.8 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.45 $0.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.51 $1.01
Premium $4.95 $0.54 $1.09
Diesel $5.98 $0.66 $1.32

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 Mahola and Sparta. The current time is 08:16:25.

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.