Princeton: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Princeton in Princeton, New Jersey? The nearest airport is EWR (Newark Liberty, 45 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty
Drive to campus
45 min
without traffic
Backup airport
PHL
Philadelphia
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 50 mi | 1 h 02 m | Drive |
| Chicago, IL | 806 mi | 16 h 27 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 830 mi | 16 h 56 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 1570 mi | 32 h 03 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2848 mi | 58 h 07 m | Fly |
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