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

95.9 miles 154.4 km · straight line
119.9 miles estimated 193 km · driving distance
2h 25min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Bridgeport from Princeton, New Jersey?

The distance from Bridgeport to Princeton, New Jersey is 95.9 miles (154.4 km) as the crow flies. Princeton, New Jersey is located SW of Bridgeport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.9 miles, taking about 2h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Bridgeport in Connecticut and Princeton, New Jersey in New Jersey.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to Princeton, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 25min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 54min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 18min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bridgeport & Princeton, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Bridgeport
41.18°N, 73.19°W
America/New_York
1m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 259.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients