Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Springfield, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
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.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Springfield, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 7.1 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Morris Avenue, Cherry Street, Mountain Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Morris Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 7.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Morris Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Jersey Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (CR 629 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Jersey Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Cherry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 629 / Morris Avenue
Turn left onto CR 629 / Morris Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 635 / Mountain Avenue
Turn left onto CR 635 / Mountain Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Avenue | 5.3 mi | 12m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Morris Avenue
— 5.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 629
5.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Morris Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
CR 635
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
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
22 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
17m 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 Elizabeth, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 7.1 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Morris Avenue, Cherry Street, Mountain Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.18 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 straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NJ 27 / Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (CR 629 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Springfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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