Origin
Springfield, NJ
Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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 27m
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
Ren Aukeman
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Springfield to Trenton, you are looking at a short 16.2-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. Since this is a brief transit within the Northeast region, you can easily complete it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. You won't have to worry about a complex itinerary, as there are no required stops along the way. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. It is a functional, efficient drive that gets you from point A to point B without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bordentown | — | — |
| Farnsworth Avenue | — | — |
| Burlington Pike | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| Arena Drive West | — | — |
| Arena Drive | — | — |
| South Olden Avenue | — | — |
| Hamilton Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bordentown
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on the route
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
the route
2
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
3
Take the exit straight toward Bordentown
489 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bordentown
4
Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
5
Turn left onto Burlington Pike
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 295 North: Trenton
7
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
9
Turn straight onto Arena Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
10
Turn left onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
11
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
12
Turn right onto Chambers Street
7 ft
·
Chambers Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Trenton, NJ
Afternoon in Trenton on Saturday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
4 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route has a highway share of zero percent. You will navigate primarily via Bordentown, Farnsworth Avenue, and Burlington Pike, which defines the personality of this transit. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for constant maneuvering and frequent turns. There are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so you will remain engaged with the road throughout the entire 23-minute duration. It is a practical, ground-level commute that prioritizes local navigation over highway travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bordentown.
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 Springfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is easy. At 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 Springfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.2 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 (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 Springfield, NJ to Trenton, 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 Trenton, 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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