How far is Paterson, NJ from Springfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Springfield, NJ is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Springfield.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Ward Street
1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
12.7 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Millburn, Maplewood
1020 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
1513 ft · 47 sec · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
3245 ft · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Avenue
967 ft · 39 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
2828 ft · 1 min · Mountain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Springfield.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
12.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Springfield?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Paterson and 10.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 16.5 mi (26.55 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
Springfield is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7049100, -74.3172300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-74.31723, 40.70491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.05 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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