Akron to Princeton, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

362.7 miles 583.7 km · straight line
435.2 miles estimated 700.4 km · driving distance
8h 45min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Akron from Princeton, New Jersey?

The distance from Akron to Princeton, New Jersey is 362.7 miles (583.7 km) as the crow flies. Princeton, New Jersey is located E of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435.2 miles, taking about 8h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Princeton, New Jersey in New Jersey.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Princeton, New Jersey. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Princeton, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 45min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 30min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 19min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Princeton, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Princeton, New Jersey
40.35°N, 74.66°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients