Trip from Springfield, NJ to West New York, NJ

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

69.4 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

Downtown West New York, NJ, NJ

West New York, NJ

Dajana Blakcori

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Springfield to West New York, expect a straightforward 69.4-mile journey through the Northeast. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 32 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route is entirely within New Jersey, you will remain within the same region for the duration of your travel. This highway-focused trip is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing, providing a practical way to connect these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

34.7 miles from Springfield, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 94% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike and the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, which dominate the layout of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 51.7 miles on the Turnpike, allowing for a steady, consistent pace. While you will encounter a short segment on NJ 68, the overall personality of the drive is a functional interstate grind. Prepare for a predictable, fast-moving environment that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 51.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 69.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
6
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward Kennedy Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Kennedy Boulevard

Towns Along This Route

Between Springfield, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

6.5 mi in | ~9m

Njtp North: New York City

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 51.7 mi 1h 1m
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur 6.2 mi 8m
NJ 68 6 mi 8m
John F. Kennedy Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
Bergenline Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
US 206 0.5 mi <1m
NJ 495 0.5 mi <1m
30th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 51.7 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NJ and West New York, NJ.

1

Start on NJ 68

6.0 mi · 8 min · NJ 68
Use the none lane.
2

Turn right onto US 206

0.5 mi · 47 sec · US 206
Use the slight right lane.
3

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City Use the none lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 16E Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on NJ 495

0.5 mi · 37 sec · NJ 495
Use the none lane.
10

Take the exit

263 ft · 6 sec
Toward Kennedy Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on 30th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · 30th Street
12

Turn left onto CR 501

296 ft · 16 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
13

Continue on CR 501

0.9 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the none lane.
14

Turn right onto 49th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · 49th Street
15

At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue
16

Turn right onto 60th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 60th Street
17

Arrive at destination

60th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though monitoring real-time traffic on the Turnpike is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the 1 hour and 32-minute duration is manageable for most drivers without a break. Ensure your fuel tank is ready for the $11 expense before merging onto the highway. Because the route relies heavily on the New Jersey Turnpike and its Eastern Spur, pay close attention to electronic signage for any potential lane shifts or congestion alerts. Keeping a steady flow on the major highways will ensure you reach West New York without unnecessary delays.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.7 miles from Springfield, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 69.4 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.7 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West New York, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, NJ

This is one driving day of about 69.4 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 51.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.7 mi from Springfield, NJ · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

35 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Springfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in West New York, NJ

The final approach into West New York, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West New York, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.48 one way

$22.97 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $12.57 $25.13
premium $4.92 $13.45 $26.90
diesel $5.64 $15.42 $30.84

Estimated Tolls: $8.11

New Jersey Turnpike (57.9 mi) $8.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.29 $3.33
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.07 $2.78
EV Truck/SUV 27.8 0 $9.72 $4.44

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Springfield, NJ

Night in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West New York, NJ

Night in West New York on Sunday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 32m 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 Springfield, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, NJ 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Springfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.48 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 69.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Springfield, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York City.

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