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

How far is New York from Princeton, New Jersey?

The distance from New York to Princeton, New Jersey is 42.5 miles (68.4 km) as the crow flies. Princeton, New Jersey is located SW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.6 miles, taking about 1h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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 New York and Princeton, New Jersey. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.