In short: Our long-distance car service takes you from Mercer County to New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and the Jersey Shore in a private, chauffeured vehicle. Midtown Manhattan is about 54 miles from Princeton, usually around 70–90 minutes without heavy traffic, and Center City Philadelphia is about 33 miles from Trenton. Book one way, round trip or by the hour, with a written quote first.
Long-distance car service: typical drives from Mercer County
Central New Jersey sits between New York and Philadelphia, which puts several cities within easy reach. Here is how the most common trips compare from three starting points:
| Destination | From Princeton | From Trenton | From Hamilton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Manhattan | 54 mi, about 70–90 min | 62 mi, about 80–100 min | 59 mi, about 75–95 min |
| Center City Philadelphia | 44 mi, about 55–70 min | 33 mi, about 40–55 min | 41 mi, about 50–65 min |
| Atlantic City | 86 mi, about 100–130 min | 75 mi, about 90–115 min | 76 mi, about 90–115 min |
Road-routing estimates. Rush hours, events and holiday weekends can add 30 minutes or more, and we plan pickup times with that in mind.
Princeton to New York City
Most trips run north on the NJ Turnpike and enter Manhattan through the Lincoln Tunnel for Midtown or the Holland Tunnel for downtown. Your chauffeur drops you at the door of your office, hotel, theater or restaurant, so you skip the train transfer and the walk with bags. Bridge, tunnel and any Manhattan tolls on your route are listed in your written quote.
If your day includes several stops, such as meetings in Midtown and dinner downtown, an hourly chauffeur often works better than separate rides. For an evening out, see our night-out limo service.
Trenton to Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the shortest city run from the western side of the county. From Trenton, Ewing and Bucks County, the usual route crosses the Delaware and follows I-95 south along the river into Center City. Typical reasons include business meetings, medical appointments, university visits, games and concerts. For a game or show, see our concert and sporting event transportation.
Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore
For Atlantic City, the usual route runs south on I-295 to Route 42, which becomes the Atlantic City Expressway and runs all the way to the city. It suits a weekend away, a show or a birthday dinner, and a group can travel together in an executive van or a stretch limousine.
For the shore, most trips from Mercer County start on I-195, which runs east from Hamilton through Robbinsville to Wall Township, where it meets the Garden State Parkway. From there it is a short drive to many Monmouth and Ocean County shore towns. Summer Fridays heading east and Sundays heading back tend to be the slowest, so we plan around them. There is room for beach chairs, coolers and a week of luggage in an SUV or van.
Flying from the shore instead? See our Atlantic City airport car service.
Washington D.C. and Baltimore
These are full-day trips. The usual route follows the NJ Turnpike south to its end near the Delaware Memorial Bridge, crosses the bridge into Delaware to join I-95, and continues through Maryland to Baltimore and on to Washington. They suit government meetings, museum visits, family events and college move-in days, and anyone who would rather not drive the I-95 corridor themselves.
On a ride this long, we plan a rest stop on request and confirm the route and timing with you before the day. Because drive times on this corridor vary so much, we give you an estimate with your quote rather than a single figure.
Rides home to Mercer County
Long-distance trips work in both directions. We can collect you at a Manhattan office after a late meeting, at a Philadelphia hotel after a conference, or at a Washington event, and bring you home to Princeton, Trenton or anywhere else we serve. For a late show in New York, a pre-booked ride home means you are not checking train times during the encore. Give us the pickup address and the time you expect to be ready, and your chauffeur confirms the meeting point by text.
One way, round trip or by the hour
One way
A single ride to your destination. Good for moving a student to campus, a hotel check-in or a trip where someone else brings you home.
Round trip
Out in the morning and back at a set time, with both legs in one quote. Your chauffeur returns for the trip home.
Hourly
Your chauffeur stays with you all day for meetings, appointments or several stops, with your bags kept in the car.
Waiting-time, hourly and cancellation terms are stated in your written quote before you confirm.
Comfort on a longer ride
- Stops on request, such as a Turnpike service area or a coffee break
- A quiet back seat for calls and work, or a nap on the way home
- Luggage space sized to your trip, from a weekend bag to a college move
- Child seats on request, confirmed in your quote
- Early-morning and late-night rides by reservation
Choose a luxury sedan for up to three passengers, a luxury SUV for up to six, an executive van for groups or a stretch limousine for a celebration. Capacities vary by model; see the fleet. Companies can book city-to-city rides for staff and visitors through our corporate car service. Riders from Princeton and Trenton can see drive times to every destination on their town pages. Ready to plan? Request a long-distance car service quote or call (609) 598-2992.