Princeton, Nj: A Short Drive Away

The distance between Princeton, New Jersey, and your location depends on where you are right now. For example, the distance from Princeton, NJ, to Trenton, NJ, is 10.48 miles or 13 miles (20.92 km) by car. On the other hand, the distance from Portland, Maine, to Princeton, New Jersey, is a 6-hour and 50-minute drive. If you're in Philadelphia, it's a 45-mile (72 km) drive or a 38-mile (62 km) flight to Princeton, NJ.

Driving from Portland, ME to Princeton, NJ

The driving distance from Portland, Maine, to Princeton, New Jersey, is approximately 366 miles (589 km). The total driving time for this trip is around 6 hours and 50 minutes, but you may want to add a buffer for rest stops, food, and gas.

Day 1

• Start your journey at 10:00 a.m. from Portland, ME.
• After driving for about an hour, you'll reach Salem, Massachusetts. Spend an hour here before getting back on the road.
• Drive for another 1.5 hours and take a break at Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts, for an hour.
• Get back on the road and drive for 54 minutes to reach Hartford. Stay overnight in Hartford.

Day 2

• On the second day, leave Hartford around 10:00 a.m. and drive for about 42 minutes to reach New Haven. Spend an hour here before continuing your journey.
• Drive for another 1.5 hours and take a break at Central Park, New York, for 3.5 hours.
• Finally, drive for about an hour from Central Park to reach Princeton, NJ.

This itinerary includes recommended stops, restaurants, hotels, and attractions based on popular choices suggested by Trippy members.

If you're looking for a one-day road trip, you can drive non-stop from Portland, ME, to Princeton, NJ, in about 6 hours and 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Driving non-stop from Philadelphia to Princeton

The distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Princeton, New Jersey is approximately 45 miles or 72 kilometres. The driving time for this trip is around 53 minutes, but can take up to an hour depending on traffic. The route you will take is I-95 S.

If you are planning to rent a car, the estimated cost of gas for this trip is $6.05. The average Uber price for this trip is $86.

If you are not in a rush, you can make a day of driving and explore the local area. Here is a suggested itinerary:

• Start in Philadelphia.
• Drive for about 20 minutes, then stop at The Blue Duck and stay for about 1 hour.
• Drive for another 9 minutes, then stop in Delanco, New Jersey and stay for 1 hour.
• Drive for 17 minutes, then stop in Penndel, Pennsylvania and stay for 1 hour.
• Drive for 17 minutes, then stop in Yardley and stay for 1 hour.
• Drive for 18 minutes, then stop in Rosedale, New Jersey and stay for 1 hour.
• Finally, drive for about 8 minutes and arrive in Princeton.

The distance from Princeton to Trenton

The distance between Princeton, New Jersey and Trenton, New Jersey is around 13 miles or 21 kilometres by road. The distance between the two locations is about 11 miles or 17 kilometres as the crow flies.

If you're driving non-stop, the trip will take around 23 minutes, but this can vary depending on traffic. If you're looking to get from one place to the other as quickly as possible, a taxi will get you there in 15 minutes, while the train will take 35 minutes.

If you're looking to make a day of it, you could stop off at Lawrenceville, New Jersey, and then Grounds For Sculpture, before arriving in Trenton. This will take around 26 minutes of driving time in total.

Flying non-stop from Philadelphia to Princeton

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Princeton, New Jersey. The closest airport to Princeton is Mercer Airport (TTN), which is served by airlines such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airways.

If you are travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), there are a few transport options to get to Princeton. Here is a step-by-step guide:

By Train:

• Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th Street.
• At Gray 30th Street, transfer to another train to Trenton.
• From Trenton Transit Center, take the train to Princeton Junction.
• Finally, take the train from Princeton Junction to Princeton.

The total journey time for this option is approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes, excluding transfers and waiting times.

By Bus and Train:

• Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th Street.
• At Gray 30th Street, take the train to Trenton.
• From South Clinton Avenue at Wallenberg Avenue, take the Line 606 bus to Nassau Street at South Tulane Street in Princeton.

The total journey time for this option is approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, excluding transfers and waiting times.

By Car or Town Car:

The drive from Philadelphia Airport to Princeton is approximately 59 miles, and it should take around 1 hour and 4 minutes without traffic. This is the quickest way to get to Princeton from the airport.

By Commercial Flight:

Although there are no direct flights, you can consider taking a commercial flight from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The flight time is approximately 29 minutes, but you need to account for travel time to and from the airports and time spent at the airport. The total travel time for this option is approximately 5 hours.

Commercial flight time from Philadelphia to Princeton

The commercial flight time from Philadelphia to Princeton, New Jersey, is 29 minutes. However, the total travel time, including getting to and from the airports, security, boarding, taxiing, and getting to the final destination, is approximately 5 hours.

The departure airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and the arrival airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The time spent getting to and from the airport is estimated to be 22 minutes from Princeton and 104 minutes from Philadelphia. The commercial flight time is 29 minutes. Therefore, the total travel time is approximately 5 hours.

There are alternative ways to get from Philadelphia to Princeton. The driving time is approximately 53 minutes for the 45-mile or 72-km trip. The train from Princeton to Philadelphia Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes, and driving takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes.

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