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

38.3 miles 61.6 km · straight line
44.4 miles actual route 71.5 km · driving distance
1h 5min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Princeton, New Jersey?

The distance from Philadelphia to Princeton, New Jersey is 38.3 miles (61.6 km) as the crow flies. Princeton, New Jersey is located NE of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 44.4 miles, taking about 1h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Princeton, New Jersey in New Jersey.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Philadelphia 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.

How to Get from Philadelphia to Princeton, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 5min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Princeton, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 650.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM