Origin
Springfield, NJ
Evening in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NJ
James Kampeis
Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 7 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Morris Avenue, Mountain Avenue, West Jersey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Morris Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Morris Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NJ 124 / Morris Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NJ 124 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (NJ 27 / Westfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 124 / Morris Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 124 / Morris Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 27 / Westfield Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Westfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Union Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Jersey Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Avenue | 5.8 mi | 14m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Jersey Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Westfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Morris Avenue
— 5.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Turn right onto NJ 124
5.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Morris Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NJ 27
53 ft
·
6 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
4
Turn left onto Union Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto West Jersey Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jersey Street
6
Turn left
34 ft
·
2 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Evening in Elizabeth on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph
3% chance
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
20 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
17m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Springfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 7 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Morris Avenue, Mountain Avenue, West Jersey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 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 $1.16 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 straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NJ 124 / Morris Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (NJ 27 / Westfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Springfield, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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