How far is Springfield, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Springfield, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.93 mi
01h 12m
Flight
55.14 mi
88.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.14 mi
Kilometers
88.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.93 mi
Kilometers
104.5 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T10:56
Arrive East Orange
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Springfield
32.1 mi
00h 36m
To East Orange
32.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2806 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1897 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1828 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.9 mi · 43 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510

    961 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway

    158 m · 18 sec · Eastern Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Speedway Avenue

    1320 ft · 36 sec · Speedway Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    156 m · 11 sec · South Orange Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue

    2900 ft · 1 min · Maybaum Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Birchwood Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Birchwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Oraton Parkway

    715 ft · 14 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Oraton Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Oraton Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway Drive

    1243 ft · 34 sec · Parkway Drive

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue

    105 m · 12 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and East Orange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
36.9 mi · 57%
Garden State Parkway
15.5 mi · 24%
South Oraton Parkway
1 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.71 mi · 1%
I 95 Toll
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

36.9 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 36m from Springfield
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to East Orange?

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Springfield and 32.9 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Brunswick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 55.14 mi (88.74 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population17,378
Coordinates40.0431700, -74.6454400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
East Orange

#2 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.645383, 40.043093)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $9.36
Round trip
$18.71
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.36 $18.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.53 $21.06
Premium $4.95 $11.34 $22.69
Diesel $5.98 $13.69 $27.39

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and East Orange. The current time is 10:56:50.

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.