Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Morning in Jersey City on Friday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Duncan Avenue, US 1 South, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 45.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Duncan Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jersey City, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Avenue | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| NJ 32 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Duncan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Princeton Meadows, NJ.
1
Start on Olean Avenue
315 ft
·
16 sec
·
Olean Avenue
2
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
5
Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
6
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
8
Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
12
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
30 mi
·
35 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
14
Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
15
Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cranbury-South River Road
16
Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsgate Drive
17
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
18
Turn right onto Dey Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dey Road
19
Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Corner Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainsboro Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
21
Turn right onto Tamarron Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarron Drive
22
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
23
Turn right
285 ft
·
21 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Princeton Meadows, NJ
The final approach into Princeton Meadows, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Princeton Meadows, NJ
Morning in Princeton Meadows on Friday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duncan Avenue, US 1 South, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Jersey City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jersey City, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jersey City, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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