Origin
Edison, NJ
Afternoon in Edison on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edison, NJ to Springfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edison, NJ
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Springfield, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Trip Overview
The drive from Edison, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 41.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reed Street, Central Avenue, Plainfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Street | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Plainfield Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 18 | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Reed Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
1
Start on the route
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Continue on Reed Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
Reed Street
3
Turn left onto Central Avenue
344 ft
·
18 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
7
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
8
Merge slight right onto State Route 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
15
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
16
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 68 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 68 South
18
Continue straight
5.9 mi
·
8 min
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Edison, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
21 mi in
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
9 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
56m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
41.5 mi in 56m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Reed Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Edison, NJ to Springfield, NJ is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edison, NJ to Springfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edison, NJ to Springfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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