Durham, North Carolina to Princeton, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.8 miles 609.6 km · straight line
454.5 miles estimated 731.5 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Princeton, New Jersey?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Princeton, New Jersey is 378.8 miles (609.6 km) as the crow flies. Princeton, New Jersey is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454.5 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Princeton, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Princeton, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients