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Trip from Jersey City, 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

1h 23m

Distance

65.1 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Springfield, NJ, NJ

Springfield, NJ

Ren Aukeman

Trip Overview

The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Duncan Avenue, US 1 South, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Duncan Avenue
US 1 South
US 1
I 78 East
I 95
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike
US 206

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Duncan Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Springfield, NJ.

1

Start on Olean Avenue

315 ft · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
2

Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
3

Turn left

0.4 mi · 45 sec
4

Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
5

Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
6

Merge slight left

2.1 mi · 2 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
8

Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

46 ft · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 49 sec
12

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

50 mi · 58 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.

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edison, NJ

33 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edison, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Jersey City, 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

$10.79 one way

$21.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.82 $23.64
premium $4.93 $12.63 $25.25
diesel $5.61 $14.37 $28.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.5 0 $6.84 $3.12
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.60
EV Truck/SUV 26 0 $9.11 $4.17

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jersey City, NJ

Afternoon in Jersey City on Saturday

Local time

3:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, NJ

Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

3:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Edison, NJ

33 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

13 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

1h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

65.1 mi in 1h 23m 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: Duncan Avenue.

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 Jersey City, NJ to Springfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Jersey City, 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 1h 23m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m 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 Jersey City, 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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