How far is Princeton, NJ from Newark, NJ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Princeton and Newark is 36.98 miles (59.52 km).

Flight distance from Princeton, NJ to Newark, NJ is 36.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Princeton, New Jersey to Newark, New Jersey is: 43.34 miles (69.74 km) by car.

Driving from Princeton to Newark will take approximately 01 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Princeton

Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Population 30879
GPS Coordinates 40°20'55"N 74°39'33"W
Latitude 40.3487200
Longitude -74.6590500
Altitude 62
Country United States
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#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the Passaic River. Newark is known for its history as a manufacturing center, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Newark Museum and the Prudential Center.

Population 282520
GPS Coordinates 40°44'8"N 74°10'21"W
Latitude 40.7356600
Longitude -74.1723700
Altitude 9
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Princeton and Newark

The distance between Princeton and Newark is 70 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Princeton and Newark. The current time is 02:20:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.79 liters (1.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Princeton and Newark.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Princeton to Newark is $5.23 (diesel $6.87).

New Jersey gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $4.04 $4.31 $4.49
Total $5.23 $6.18 $6.6 $6.87

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Princeton and Newark (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Camden, NJ to Princeton 51.57 miles (83 km)

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Driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Princeton 40.88 miles (66 km)

Driving distance from South Vineland, NJ to Princeton 82.43 miles (133 km)

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Driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Princeton 52.94 miles (85 km)

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Driving distance from Vineland, NJ to Princeton 79.99 miles (129 km)

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Driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Princeton 45.11 miles (73 km)

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Driving distance from Brick, NJ to Princeton 55.3 miles (89 km)

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Driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Princeton 50.57 miles (81 km)

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Driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Princeton 43.87 miles (71 km)

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Driving distance from Edison, NJ to Princeton 21.26 miles (34 km)

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Driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Princeton 40.43 miles (65 km)

Driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Princeton 37.82 miles (61 km)

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