Origin
Wrightsville, NJ
Night in Wrightsville on Wednesday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrightsville, NJ to Springfield, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrightsville, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Springfield, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Trip Overview
The drive from Wrightsville, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 21.9 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 38, Monmouth Road, North Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on NJ 38. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.9 miles from Wrightsville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Wrightsville, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 21.9 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 38 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 607 / Church Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 607 / Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (CR 537 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (NJ 38): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 607 / Church Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 607 / Church Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 537 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CR 537 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NJ 38
Turn left onto NJ 38
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Turn left onto CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 38 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Monmouth Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| North Church Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Springfield Meeting House Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Church Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 38
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville, NJ and Springfield, NJ.
1
Start on Forklanding Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Forklanding Road
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 607
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
3
Continue on CR 607
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto CR 537
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto CR 603
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mount Laurel Road
6
Turn left onto NJ 38
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 38
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 541
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Mount Holly Bypass
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
213 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn slight right onto CR 537
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 537
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mill Street
12
Turn slight left onto CR 537
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Branch Street
13
Continue on CR 537
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Garden Street
14
Continue on CR 537
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Monmouth Road
15
Turn right onto Springfield Meeting House Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Springfield Meeting House Road
16
Turn left onto NJ 68
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 68
17
Arrive at destination
NJ 68
Trip Plan
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 10.9 miles from Wrightsville, NJ, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.8 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 21.9 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.9 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Wrightsville, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wrightsville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 21.9 miles and 36m.
At 21.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NJ 38 for about 6.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.9 mi from Wrightsville, NJ · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from Wrightsville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Springfield, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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
36m 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 Wrightsville, NJ to Springfield, NJ covers 21.9 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 38, Monmouth Road, North Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Wrightsville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 607 / Church Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.3 miles (CR 537 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (NJ 38): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wrightsville, NJ to Springfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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