How far is Jersey City, NJ from Springfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Springfield, NJ is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.89 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.65 mi
20.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.65 mi
Kilometers
20.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.89 mi
Kilometers
23.97 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, May 20, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Wed, May 20, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-20T02:40
Arrive Springfield
Wed, May 20, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillside
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Springfield
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
Springfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
93°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2093 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Port Newark, Newark Airport North Area, Air Cargo

    105 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Frontage Road

    991 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 78, NJTP: Economy Parking

    562 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Millburn, Maplewood

    1020 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    1513 ft · 47 sec · Vauxhall Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    3245 ft · 1 min · Springfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Springfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    967 ft · 39 sec · Morris Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    2828 ft · 1 min · Mountain Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6.54 mi · 44%
US 1 Truck South
2.56 mi · 17%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 13%
Springfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 10%
Mountain Avenue
0.54 mi · 4%
Duncan Avenue
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

6.54 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 11m from Jersey City
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jersey City and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Springfield?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Jersey City and 7.5 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jersey City and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 12.65 mi (20.36 km).

Jersey City

#1 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Springfield

Springfield is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7049100, -74.3172300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Springfield (-74.31723, 40.70491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Springfield. The current time is 02:40:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.