Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Princeton, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.5 miles 144.1 km · straight line
111.9 miles estimated 180.1 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Princeton, New Jersey?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Princeton, New Jersey is 89.5 miles (144.1 km) as the crow flies. Princeton, New Jersey is located ENE of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111.9 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Princeton, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Princeton, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 278.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients