Distance from Old Sparta, North Carolina to Tar River, North Carolina

Old Sparta Tar River
Total Distance
9.8 mi
(15.8 km)
Travel Time
12 minutes

The driving distance from Old Sparta, North Carolina to Tar River, North Carolina is 9.8 mi (15.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 3.1 mi (5 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 12 minutes

We found 2 routes between Old Sparta and Tar River.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest
NC-33 E and Penny Hill Rd
7.8 mi
12.5 km
11 minutes
NC-33 E
9.8 mi
15.8 km
12 minutes

Route Directions

9.8 mi
12 min

Route Directions

7.8 mi
11 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Old Sparta, North Carolina to Tar River, North Carolina covers 7.8 miles (12 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, short route typically takes 11 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (8-10 miles / 12-16 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

Journey Waypoints

Old Sparta

Starting Point

Cobbs Crossroads, North Carolina

7 mi to destination

2 mi
Hollands, North Carolina

Traveled 4 mi from origin

2 mi
Tar River

Destination