How far is Princeton Meadows, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.41 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.66 mi
55.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.66 mi
Kilometers
55.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.64 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeton Meadows
2026-04-17T05:20
Arrive Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princeton Meadows
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Princeton Meadows
20.6 mi
00h 27m
To Newark
20.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton Meadows and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Meadows and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive

    83 m · 12 sec · Hunters Glen Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Tamarron Drive

    1494 ft · 1 min · Tamarron Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plainsboro Road

    1576 ft · 48 sec · Plainsboro Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotts Corner Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dey Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Dey Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg

    785 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Forsgate Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Forsgate Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    3054 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City

    2247 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2858 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 32 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton Meadows and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
27.1 mi · 65%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 8%
Dey Road
2.8 mi · 7%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 5%
I 95
0.97 mi · 2%
Forsgate Drive
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 27m from Princeton Meadows
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Princeton Meadows and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Princeton Meadows to Newark?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Princeton Meadows and 20.8 miles from Newark.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Princeton Meadows and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metuchen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metuchen.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeton Meadows and Newark. Straight-line distance: 34.66 mi (55.78 km).

Princeton Meadows

#1 Princeton Meadows

Town

Population13,834
Coordinates40.3317700, -74.5637700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.564131, 40.331319)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Princeton Meadows and Newark. The current time is 05:20:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.