South Vineland, NJ to Sparta, NJ is 136.4 miles and takes about 3h 8m via US 206 and I-287, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region from start to finish. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward route for a single day. This route is practical for anyone looking to connect these two points efficiently without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 206
24.4 mi
33m
I 287
23.8 mi
28m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
I 295
10 mi
11m
Christopher Columbus Highway
9.2 mi
10m
NJ 15 North
8 mi
11m
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
8 mi
11m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 206
— 24.4 mi, about 33m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 75 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,065 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,871
Quietest
1 AM
~432 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland, NJ and Sparta, NJ.
1
Start on CR 552
1.5 mi·2 min·East Sherman Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto CR 655
6.1 mi·9 min·South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·23 sec·Wheat Road
4
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
5
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
6
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
7
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi·5 min·12th Street
8
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
9
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
10
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
11
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
12
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
14
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi·10 min·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New YorkUse the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 206
9.8 mi·11 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
489 ft·15 sec
Toward Bordentown
17
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi·35 sec·Farnsworth Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi·44 sec·Burlington Pike
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 295 North: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 295
10 mi·11 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 67A-BToward US 1: New Brunswick, TrentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 67AToward US 1 North: New BrunswickUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 1
4.1 mi·5 min·Brunswick Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto CR 526; CR 571
339 ft·7 sec·Washington Road
25
Continue on CR 526; CR 571
1.6 mi·3 min·Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto NJ 27
0.1 mi·30 sec·Nassau Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Witherspoon Street
28
Continue on Mount Lucas Road
493 ft·20 sec·Mount Lucas Road
29
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
141 ft·8 sec·Cherry Hill Road
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto US 206; CR 533
3.1 mi·5 min·State Road
Use the right lane.
31
Continue on US 206; CR 533
5.3 mi·8 min·US 206; CR 533
Use the straight lane.
32
Take the exit onto US 206 BYP
0.2 mi·15 sec·Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
33
Merge onto US 206 BYP
7.8 mi·11 min·Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
Use the straight lane.
34
Enter roundabout onto US 206
209 ft·2 sec·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
35
Continue on US 206
1.6 mi·2 min·US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
37
Merge onto I 287
24 mi·28 min·I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 41BToward I 80 West: Delaware Water GapUse the right lane.
39
Merge onto I 80
9.2 mi·10 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 34BToward NJ 15 North: Sparta, JeffersonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on NJ 15
8.0 mi·11 min·NJ 15 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business DistrictUse the right lane.
43
Keep slight right at fork
518 ft·12 sec
Toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business DistrictUse the straight / right lanes.
44
Continue on Blue Heron Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Blue Heron Road
45
Continue on NJ 181
1.6 mi·2 min·Woodport Road
46
Continue on NJ 181
0.1 mi·16 sec·Woodport Road
47
Turn left
269 ft·27 sec
48
Turn left
269 ft·19 sec
49
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving in the morning should give you ample time to reach Sparta without feeling rushed, and you can take advantage of the flexibility this shorter drive offers. Consider taking your single recommended stop along US 206, as it accounts for the longest stretch of that road. Keep an eye on your fuel, budgeting around $25, and ensure you're topped off before heading out of South Vineland.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from South Vineland, NJ, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sparta, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South Vineland, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from South Vineland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from South Vineland, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 206 for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 66 and 134.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
66 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
7
115.8 mi into trip|~2h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 41B
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
8
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34B
Toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson
9
134.3 mi into trip|~3h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Sparta, Lake Mohawk, Business District
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.12 one way
$48.24 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$26.42
$52.84
premium
$5.24
$28.16
$56.32
diesel
$5.35
$28.73
$57.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
EV Truck/SUV
54.6
0
$19.10
$8.73
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
South Vineland, NJ
Afternoon
in South Vineland on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sparta, NJ
Afternoon
in Sparta on Wednesday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph7% chanceLive forecast
76°F
Bristol, PA
68 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 108.2
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
$10
near mile 112.9
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 117.6
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
$10
near mile 136.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 49% highway share, meaning you'll spend nearly half the time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 24.4 miles on US 206. You'll notice a transition as the highway sections give way to more local traffic and potentially denser exit patterns on the interstates. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varying speed limits and road conditions.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on US 206.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 136.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
737 ft27 ft
Total Climb
799 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
737 ft
~136.4 mi in
Elevation Range
710 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Vineland, NJ and Sparta, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Bordentown, Trenton, Morristown and Jefferson.
New York
37.3 mi in|~51m|via US 206
Bordentown
54.8 mi in|~1h 13m
Trenton
66 mi in|~1h 27m
Morristown
91.6 mi in|~2h 9m
Jefferson
125.4 mi in|~2h 51m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 136.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on US 206. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sparta, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Sparta, NJ, but most travelers stay overnight.
