How far is Robbinsville, NJ from Princeton, NJ?
The driving distance from Robbinsville, NJ to Princeton, NJ is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robbinsville and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robbinsville and Princeton.
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Start on the route
73 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
99 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road
2248 ft · 1 min · Robbinsville-Allentown Road
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Turn straight onto Robbinsville-Edinburg Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Robbinsville-Edinburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Trenton Road
1110 ft · 28 sec · Old Trenton Road
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Turn left onto Edinburg Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Edinburg Road
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Continue on New Edinburg Road
1.4 km · 2 min · New Edinburg Road
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Continue on South Mill Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Princeton-Hightstown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
75 m · 5 sec · Washington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Road
52 m · 5 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Nassau Street
714 ft · 24 sec · Nassau Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nassau Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Robbinsville and Princeton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Robbinsville-Edinburg Road
Turn straight onto Robbinsville-Edinburg Road
2.91 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Robbinsville and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Robbinsville to Princeton?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Robbinsville and 5.7 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robbinsville and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near West Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Windsor.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsville and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 9.5 mi (15.29 km).
#1 Robbinsville
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,495 |
| Coordinates | 40.2145500, -74.6193200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.3487200, -74.6590500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-74.65905, 40.34872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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