Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brunswick, NJ
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Springfield, NJ
Ren Aukeman
This 40.4-mile drive from New Brunswick to Springfield, New Jersey, is a quick trip that can be completed in about 53 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's perfect for a single day trip, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll mostly be on the New Jersey Turnpike, with brief stretches on NJ 68 and State Route 18. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical option for a short excursion. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a convenient connection between two New Jersey locales.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 29 mi | 33m |
| NJ 68 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| State Route 18 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 206 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Burnet Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
Start on Delavan Street
Turn left onto CR 691
Turn right onto New Street
Continue on New Street
Turn straight onto Burnet Street
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto NJ 18
Continue on NJ 18; CR 527
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Take the exit
Continue on NJ 68
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from New Brunswick, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$4
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this drive, with 92% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily highway, you will transition briefly onto NJ 68 and State Route 18, offering slight variations in the driving environment before reaching your destination. This is not a winding, scenic byway, but rather an efficient path designed for straightforward travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 68. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 40.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Springfield, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton and Trenton.
Njtp Toll
Njtp South: Trenton
Trenton
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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