Traveling to Princeton, NJ
By Car:
From the NORTH/NEW YORK CITY
Take the New Jersey Turnpike south to Exit 9 (New Brunswick). After the toll booths, take the first right turn onto the ramp for Route 18 north. Soon after you enter Route 18, take the left side of a fork in the road, staying in the right lane. Immediately bear right for an exit to U.S. Route 1 south/Trenton.
Drive south on Route 1 for about 18 miles to the Washington Road exit, which is a traffic circle. Take the first right off the circle (between the gas stations) toward Princeton. The campus is located approximately a mile straight ahead. Continue along Washington Road though the fourth light and turn right onto William Street. See directions to parking lot 10 for further details.
From the WEST
Drive east on Interstate 78 into New Jersey. Exit onto southbound Interstate 287 (toward Somerville). Follow signs for Routes 202/206 south. Drive south on 202 for a short distance and then follow signs to 206 south, which will take you around a traffic circle. Go south on 206 for about 18 miles to Nassau Street (Route 27) in the center of Princeton. Turn left onto Nassau Street, and follow it to the third traffic light. Turn right onto Washington Road. Turn left onto William Street. See directions to parking lot 10 for further details.
From the SOUTH
If you are coming from southern New Jersey, we recommend that you take Interstate 295 north (instead of the New Jersey Turnpike). Take Exit 67 to Route 1 north. Travel about three miles north on Route 1 to the Washington Road exit, which is a traffic circle. Go three quarters of the way around the circle and turn right (between the gas stations) toward Princeton. The campus is located approximately a mile straight ahead. Continue along Washington Road though the fourth light and turn right onto William Street. See directions to parking lot 10 for further details.
From the EAST
Take Interstate 195 west (toward Trenton) to the exit for Interstate 295 north. Drive seven miles to the exit for Route 1 north (exit 67). Travel about three miles north on Route 1 to the Washington Road exit, which is a traffic circle. Go three quarters of the way around the circle and turn right (between the gas stations) toward Princeton. The campus is located approximately a mile straight ahead. Continue along Washington Road though the fourth light and turn right onto William Street. See directions to parking lot 10 for further details.
From the PHILADELPHIA AREA
Take Interstate 95 north into New Jersey and exit at Route 1 north (exit 67). Travel about three miles north on Route 1 to the Washington Road exit, which is a traffic circle. Go three quarters of the way around the circle and turn right (between the gas stations) toward Princeton. The campus is located approximately a mile straight ahead. Continue along Washington Road though the fourth light and turn right onto William Street. See directions to parking lot 10 for further details.
Directions to Lot 10
Lot 10 is located on both sides of William Street. Public parking is available in the evening and on the weekend while overflow parking will be available in Lot 3 off of Prospect Avenue. Click here for a map of all parking lots. Metered parking on Princeton streets is limited to one or two hours, and in most cases operates from 8 am until 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. There are some streets with longer-term parking meters that are within easy walking distance from campus. Parking regulations are strictly enforced.
Note: Instructions for driving to Princeton are also available by telephone. For a recorded message, call 609.258.2222 using a touch-tone telephone.
By Train:
From New York City's Penn Station:
Take the New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor line to Princeton Junction and change for Princeton. A two-car train (known as the Dinky) makes the four-minute trip to Princeton. The Dinky does not meet every train; so consult a current schedule before making plans.
The NJ Transit schedule can be viewed here.
From Philadelphia's 30th Street Station:
Take SEPTA to Trenton, NJ. Take New Jersey Transit to Princeton Junction and change for Princeton. A two-car train (known as the Dinky) makes the four-minute trip to Princeton. The Dinky does not meet every train; so consult a current schedule before making plans.
Parking:
Metered parking is available on the street in the Princeton Borough. Parking garages are available for public parking on Hulfish Street and Chamber Street surrounding Palmer Square.
Campus Maps
You can view the online campus map here.
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