Current Date And Time In Princeton Junction, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:15:53 PDT
State: New Jersey
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,465
District: Mercer County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Princeton Junction in New Jersey, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Princeton Junction.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Princeton Junction from our regional database:
| State / Region | New Jersey |
| District | Mercer County |
| Total Population | 2,465 |
| Land Area | 4.80 km² |
| Population Density | 513.54 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 40.3173° N |
| Center Longitude | -74.6199° E |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in New Jersey | #457 of 590 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| East Windsor | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Hamilton Square | 6 | 10 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Hamilton Township | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Heathcote | 5 | 9 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Hightstown | 6 | 10 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kingston | 4 | 6 | 3 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Mercerville | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Mercerville-Hamilton Square | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Middle Township | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Monmouth Junction | 6 | 9 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Plainsboro | 2 | 4 | 2 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Plainsboro Center | 2 | 3 | 1 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Princeton | 3 | 5 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Princeton Meadows | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Rocky Hill | 6 | 9 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to New Jersey (home state of Princeton Junction), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Connecticut | 127 | 204 | 110 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 99 | 160 | 86 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 161 | 260 | 140 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Maine | 438 | 706 | 381 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 138 | 222 | 120 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 226 | 363 | 196 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 261 | 421 | 227 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| New York | 50 | 80 | 43 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 389 | 626 | 338 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pennsylvania | 166 | 268 | 144 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Princeton Junction's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Princeton Junction. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New Jersey, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Princeton Junction (You) | New Jersey | 2,465 | — | — |
| West Windsor | New Jersey | — | 2.1 | S |
| Plainsboro Center | New Jersey | 2,712 | 2.7 | NE |
| Plainsboro | New Jersey | — | 3.7 | NE |
| Princeton | New Jersey | 29,603 | 4.8 | NW |
| Princeton Meadows | New Jersey | 13,834 | 5.0 | ENE |
| Kingston | New Jersey | 1,493 | 6.5 | N |
| East Windsor | New Jersey | — | 8.7 | SE |
| Heathcote | New Jersey | 5,821 | 8.8 | NNE |
| Rocky Hill | New Jersey | 690 | 9.3 | N |
| Monmouth Junction | New Jersey | 2,887 | 9.3 | NE |
How does Princeton Junction rank within New Jersey? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Princeton Junction appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Newark | 281,944 |
| Jersey City | 264,290 |
| Paterson | 147,754 |
| Elizabeth | 129,007 |
| Edison | 102,548 |
| Trenton | 89,620 |
| Toms River | 88,791 |
| Clifton | 86,334 |
| Camden | 76,119 |
| Brick | 76,021 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Wyckoff | 17,113.00 |
| West Milford | 208.02 |
| Vineland | 178.79 |
| Estell Manor | 142.70 |
| Millville | 115.25 |
| Hammonton | 107.01 |
| Toms River | 105.73 |
| Hardwick | 98.22 |
| Bridgewater | 84.20 |
| Blairstown | 82.11 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Union City | 20,830.12 |
| Guttenberg | 18,814.52 |
| Vincentown | 16,226.32 |
| West New York | 15,513.37 |
| Hoboken | 10,294.63 |
| Cliffside Park | 9,982.73 |
| Passaic | 8,472.59 |
| Irvington | 8,079.45 |
| East Newark | 7,518.75 |
| Fairview | 6,598.63 |
Trenton Mercer Airport IATA: TTN 17 km (11 mi) from Princeton Junction |
Princeton Junction sits inside New Jersey, United States and ranks #457 of 590 cities in New Jersey by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Princeton Junction and the countries closest to Princeton Junction by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Princeton Junction, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Princeton Junction at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in New Jersey, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Princeton Junction — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Princeton Junction table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in New Jersey by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Princeton Junction and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Princeton Junction map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Princeton Junction will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Princeton Junction to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Princeton Junction. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and New Jersey city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Princeton Junction ranks #457 of 590 cities in New Jersey by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Princeton Junction is Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN), about 17 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.