Origin
East Orange, NJ
Evening in East Orange on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Springfield, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Orange, NJ
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Springfield, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 9.2 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Springfield Avenue, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 9.2 miles and takes about 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.8 miles in near Oraton Parkway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Oraton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Oraton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142B
Toward I 78 West: Springfield
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Millburn, Maplewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50B
Toward Millburn, Maplewood
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 630 / Vauxhall Road
Turn right onto CR 630 / Vauxhall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Orange, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Millburn and Maplewood.
Gsp Toll South
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
Millburn
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Maplewood
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oraton Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Whittlesey Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Continue on North Oraton Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
5
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8
Merge onto GSP
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142B
Toward I 78 West: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 78
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 50B
Toward Millburn, Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 630
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto NJ 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
15
Turn right onto NJ 124
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Morris Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
CR 635
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Garden State Parkway
(2.2 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Springfield, NJ
Evening in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 9.2 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Springfield Avenue, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from East Orange, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Oraton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Orange, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Millburn and Maplewood.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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