Route guide · Princeton → EWR
Princeton to Newark Airport Car Service
Newark Liberty is the big airport for many Princeton travelers, and the drive is long enough that a chauffeur makes a difference. Ride from your door in Princeton to any EWR terminal in a black Chevrolet Suburban.
- Distance
- About 40 to 45 miles, depending on your starting point
- Usual drive
- Often about 1 hour in light traffic; longer at rush hour
- Main routes
- US-1 north, or the New Jersey Turnpike north
- Return pickups
- Yes, EWR is in New Jersey
How long does it take?
Newark Liberty is roughly 40 to 45 miles north of Princeton. In light traffic the drive is often about an hour. Weekday mornings on US-1 and the Turnpike, Friday afternoons and holiday weekends can add a lot, so we plan the pickup around the time of day as well as the distance.
For a domestic flight we usually suggest a pickup about three and a half hours before departure from Princeton, and more for international flights. Send your flight time with your quote request and we will suggest a pickup time.
Which way do we go?
The two usual choices are US-1 north and the New Jersey Turnpike north, which leads straight to the airport exit. Which one is faster changes with the time of day and any incidents, so we check traffic before we leave and choose on the day.
Train or car service?
NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor runs from Princeton Junction to Newark Airport station, where you switch to AirTrain. It works well for a light traveler. With big suitcases, a family, an early flight or a pickup on campus, a door-to-door ride avoids the Dinky, the platform and the AirTrain transfer. The Suburban typically seats up to 6 passengers; tell us your bag count so we can confirm everything fits.
Newark or Philadelphia?
From Princeton, Philadelphia is also a realistic airport. Choose the flight that suits you first and we will drive you to whichever airport it uses.
Flying home to Princeton
Newark is in New Jersey, so we pick up as well as drop off. We check your flight status before pickup and adjust for delays. Airport pickups include 30 minutes of complimentary wait time after landing for domestic flights and 60 minutes for international flights. Because Princeton is south of our Branchburg base, please book ahead.
Also serving nearby towns
The same trip from Princeton, Hillsborough and anywhere else in New Jersey. More detail on the Newark airport page. Booking terms are on our policies page.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Newark Airport from Princeton, NJ?
About 40 to 45 miles. The drive is often about an hour in light traffic and longer at rush hour.
How early should I be picked up in Princeton for an EWR flight?
For most domestic flights, about three and a half hours before departure. Allow more for international flights or holiday travel.
Do you pick up on the Princeton University campus?
Yes. Tell us the building or the nearest street address when you book.
Ready when you are.
Tell us where you are going and when. You will get a personal reply with a clear quote. Open daily 8 AM to 8 PM, by reservation.