Origin
Springfield, NJ
Evening in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NJ
James Kampeis
East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 9 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Springfield Avenue, South Oraton Parkway, Maybaum Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Springfield Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springfield Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near NJ 124 / Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NJ 124 / Maple Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 124 / Maple Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124 / Maple Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CR 510
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Oraton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Arlington Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North and Cr 510.
Gsp North
5.8 mi in
|
~12m
Cr 510
6.3 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Avenue | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| South Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Maybaum Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Garden State Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Springfield Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Turn right onto NJ 124
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Morris Avenue
3
Turn right onto NJ 124; CR 577
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Meisel Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 124
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Maple Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 124
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Eastern Parkway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward GSP North
8
Merge onto GSP
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
11
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Speedway Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maybaum Avenue
14
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birchwood Avenue
15
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkway Drive
18
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.02
Garden State Parkway
(0.4 mi)
$0.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
East Orange, NJ
Evening in East Orange on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
18m 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 East Orange, NJ covers 9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springfield Avenue, South Oraton Parkway, Maybaum Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 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 $1.49 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 12 decision points packed into just 9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NJ 124 / Maple Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (CR 510 / South Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Springfield, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North and Cr 510.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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