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

10.1 miles 16.3 km · straight line
13.2 miles estimated 21.2 km · driving distance
16min estimated drive time
$1 - $2 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Princeton, New Jersey from Trenton?

The distance from Princeton, New Jersey to Trenton is 10.1 miles (16.3 km) as the crow flies. Trenton is located SSW of Princeton, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 13.2 miles, taking about 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Princeton, New Jersey and Trenton. 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 Princeton, New Jersey to Trenton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16min $1 - $2 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Princeton, New Jersey & Trenton

Quick Facts

Princeton, New Jersey
40.35°N, 74.66°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
Trenton
40.22°N, 74.74°W
America/New_York
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 3 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients