Origin
Union, NJ
Afternoon in Union on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union, NJ to Springfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Springfield, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Trip Overview
The drive from Union, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vauxhall Road, Stuyvesant Avenue, Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Road | — | — |
| Stuyvesant Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vauxhall Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
1
Start on Harding Avenue
243 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harding Avenue
2
Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Vauxhall Road
3
Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuyvesant Avenue
4
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP Toll South
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
10
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
37 mi
·
42 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
16
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 68 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 68 South
19
Continue straight
5.9 mi
·
8 min
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Union, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Springfield, NJ
Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
29 mi in
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
15 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
1h 16m 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?
58.3 mi in 1h 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Vauxhall Road.
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 Union, NJ to Springfield, NJ is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Union, NJ to Springfield, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 Union, NJ to Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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