How far is Springfield, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Springfield, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.27 mi
51.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41 mi
Kilometers
65.99 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 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 New Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Lawrence
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Springfield
19.3 mi
00h 23m
To New Brunswick
21.7 mi
00h 23m

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
70°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 New Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Brunswick Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick

    958 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Livingston Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Livingston Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and New Brunswick.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
16 mi · 39%
I 295 North
10.4 mi · 25%
Livingston Avenue
3.1 mi · 8%
US 1 North
0.54 mi · 1%
Burlington Pike
0.44 mi · 1%
Farnsworth Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

16 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 23m from Springfield
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Springfield and 21.7 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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 Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

7 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.93 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population17,378
Coordinates40.0431700, -74.6454400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
New Brunswick

#2 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.645383, 40.043093)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and New Brunswick. The current time is 10:56:47.

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.