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About Princeton, NJ

Princeton centers around its famous university about 50 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia. US Route 1 provides the main access, connecting to I-95 for long trips, while Route 206 handles local traffic. The compact downtown mixes university buildings with shops and restaurants. Einstein's modest former home on Mercer Street still stands as a private residence with just a small plaque.

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Princeton, NJ is in United States, at 40.356, -74.669 - about 25 km south-west of East Franklin, NJ.

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The closest airport to Princeton, NJ is Trenton Mercer Airport, 22 km (about 25 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newark Liberty International Airport.

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