Origin
Middletown, NJ
Evening in Middletown on Friday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, 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
50m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
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Springfield, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to Springfield, NJ is 31.2 miles and takes about 50m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a quick day trip or an easy commute. The route is primarily highway-focused, so expect efficient travel. Given the low mileage and short duration, you likely won't need to plan for overnight stays or extensive stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend a significant stretch of 18.8 miles on the Garden State Parkway, allowing for consistent speed. The route then transitions to NJ 35 and Springfield Avenue, offering a slight change of pace as you approach your destination. While the majority of the drive is on well-maintained highways, the latter part involves more local road navigation. Expect a smooth, direct path with minimal complex turns for most of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward GSP: Clark Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward GSP: Clark Street
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Local, All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Local, All Exits
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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.
8
25.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Exit 136
Take the exit onto Exit 136 toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
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 136
Toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NJ 28 / North Avenue East
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 28 / North Avenue East
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Local, All Exits, Linden and Roselle.
Local
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
All Exits
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Linden
25.2 mi in
|
~35m
|
via Exit 136
Roselle
25.2 mi in
|
~35m
|
via Exit 136
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| NJ 35 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Springfield Avenue | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Centennial Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Springfield Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Exit 136 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
3
Turn left onto NJ 35
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 35
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP: Clark Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Local, All Exits
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto GSP
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto Exit 136
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Exit 136
Exit 136
Toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight left onto CR 615
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Centennial Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 28
229 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Avenue East
10
Turn right onto CR 615
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on CR 509
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 639
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Springfield Avenue
13
Continue on CR 639
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Springfield Avenue
14
Turn straight onto CR 635
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
CR 635
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Middletown, NJ · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Springfield, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Garden State Parkway
(18.8 mi)
$1.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
8:17 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
24 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
50m 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 Middletown, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 31.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 35, Springfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Middletown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.17 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 9 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middletown, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Local, All Exits, Linden and Roselle.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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