Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Late night in Jersey City on Friday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Springfield, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 14.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, US 1 Truck, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 14.9 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 1 Truck. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.5 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 1 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
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.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport,...
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport N...
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Frontage Road
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo, Njtp: Economy Parking and Millburn - among others.
Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
0.9 mi in
|
~1m
|
via US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Newark Airport
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
|
via US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Newark Airport North Area
5.4 mi in
|
~8m
Air Cargo
5.4 mi in
|
~8m
Njtp: Economy Parking
5.6 mi in
|
~9m
Millburn
12.3 mi in
|
~17m
Maplewood
12.3 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| US 1 Truck | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Duncan Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vauxhall Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
1
Start on Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
15 sec
·
Olean Avenue
2
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
344 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Frontage Road
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking
11
Merge onto I 78
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 50B
Toward Millburn, Maplewood
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 630
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto NJ 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on NJ 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
16
Turn right onto NJ 124
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Morris Avenue
17
Turn left onto CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
CR 635
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:29 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
21 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
23m 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 Jersey City, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 14.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, US 1 Truck, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Jersey City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 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 14 decision points packed into just 14.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo, Njtp: Economy Parking and Millburn - among others.
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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