How far is Sparta, NJ from Brick, NJ?

The driving distance from Sparta, NJ to Brick, NJ is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.68 mi
01h 33m
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
91.68 mi
Kilometers
147.54 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Sparta
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparta
2026-04-19T10:38
Arrive Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparta
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 Sparta
46.1 mi
00h 46m
To Brick
45.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°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 Sparta and Brick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodport Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Woodport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 15 South

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    3156 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton

    824 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3277 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    50 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Brick Boulevard

    1569 ft · 40 sec · Brick Boulevard

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brick Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
37.9 mi · 41%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 11%
NJ 34 South
9.27 mi · 10%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 9%
NJ 15 South
8.08 mi · 9%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 46m from Sparta
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sparta and Rain Showers Likely near Brick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Brick?

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 46.1 miles from Sparta and 45.6 miles from Brick.

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 19.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.6 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 6.7 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 14.3 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 Sparta and Brick. Straight-line distance: 72.27 mi (116.31 km).

Sparta

#1 Sparta

Township of New Jersey

Population18,598
Coordinates41.0334300, -74.6384900
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Brick

#2 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.638504, 41.033394)
End: Brick Boulevard (-74.137121, 40.059282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.48
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.24 $26.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.90 $29.80
Premium $4.95 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $5.98 $19.38 $38.75

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 Sparta and Brick. The current time is 10:38:20.

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.