Origin
Springfield, NJ
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Trenton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Springfield to Trenton, you are looking at a short 16.2-mile journey that typically takes about 23 minutes. Since this is a brief transit within the Northeast region, you can easily complete it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. You won't have to worry about a complex itinerary, as there are no required stops along the way. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. It is a functional, efficient drive that gets you from point A to point B without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 68 | 6 mi | 8m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| US 206 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Olden Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Arena Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Burlington Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Farnsworth Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 68
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NJ and Trenton, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 68
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 68
2
Turn right onto US 206
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
Use the slight right lane.
3
Take the exit
489 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Bordentown
4
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto CR 620
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arena Drive
10
Turn left onto CR 622
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Olden Avenue
11
Turn left onto CR 606
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 626
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chambers Street
13
Arrive at destination
CR 626
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 206
Turn right onto US 206
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Bordentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Bordentown
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 61B
Toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Trenton, NJ
Morning in Trenton on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route has a highway share of zero percent. You will navigate primarily via Bordentown, Farnsworth Avenue, and Burlington Pike, which defines the personality of this transit. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for constant maneuvering and frequent turns. There are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so you will remain engaged with the road throughout the entire 23-minute duration. It is a practical, ground-level commute that prioritizes local navigation over highway travel.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on NJ 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 68 and I 295. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 6 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, NJ and Trenton, NJ, road signs point toward Bordentown and Arena Drive West.
Bordentown
7.5 mi in
|
~10m
Arena Drive West
12.9 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving in Trenton, NJ
Full guide →Trenton is in Mercer County, and is the capital of New Jersey. The city's strategic location in between New York City and Philadelphia has historically contributed to its growth and significantly impacts local culture. Located on the Delaware River across from Pennsylvania, Trenton is the only accessible capital city in the United States to border another state.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on NJ 68. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (US 206): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trenton, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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