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Major city · United States

Bordentown

Give Bordentown one night or a half-day stop between Trenton and Philadelphia: a walkable downtown of Revolutionary-era buildings, not a destination on its own.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on pavements)
Airports
PHL · TTN · EWR
Nights
1
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Bordentown is a small Delaware River town about 8 km south of Trenton, with a compact downtown along Farnsworth Avenue, a riverbank park and a strong Revolutionary War streak — Thomas Paine lived here. Most travellers see it in a few hours or use it as a cheaper bed near Trenton and Philadelphia. Two nights is the practical ceiling.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bordentown, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Sit-down mealDinner main, sit-down$18–32
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
  • BeerDraught beer in a tavern$6–9
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedChain motel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$140
  • High-end bedChain motel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$220

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Thomas Paine and Revolutionary War historyFarnsworth Avenue downtownDelaware River riverbankOld Bookshop and Record Collector
Airports
PHL Philadelphia International (About 45–60 min by car via I-95 and I-295; no direct rail link to Bordentown.) · TTN Trenton–Mercer (Smaller airport about 20 min north; limited routes.) · EWR Newark Liberty (About 1 h 15 min by car; the usual pick for international arrivals.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bordentown: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C

−4°C

10 rd

Feb

6°C

−3°C

9 rd

Mar

11°C

1°C

10 rd

Apr

17°C

6°C

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May

23°C

12°C

11 rd

Jun

28°C

17°C

10 rd

Jul

31°C

20°C

10 rd

Aug

30°C

19°C

9 rd

Sep

26°C

15°C

8 rd

Oct

19°C

9°C

8 rd

Nov

13°C

4°C

9 rd

Dec

7°C

−1°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Downtown is walkable in 15 minutes end to end. A car is needed for the motels, Crystal Lake Park and the US-130 stores. NJ Transit's River Line light rail stops at Bordentown station (100 West Park St) and runs between Trenton and Camden; buses also serve Burlington and Park streets.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Trentongo

Door to door: About 30–40 min

River Line light rail from Bordentown station, or 15 min by car on US-206

State capital; New Jersey State House and museum district.

Philadelphiago

Door to door: About 1 h by car

Car on I-295 and I-95, or River Line to Camden then PATCO

Old City, Independence Hall and the museums; a full day.

Cinnaminson

caution

Door to door: About 20 min

Car on US-130 north, about 15 min

Suburban shopping and dining; nothing you cannot find closer.

Burlington, New Jersey

go

Door to door: About 25 min

River Line light rail north, or car on US-130

Riverfront historic district; pair it with Bordentown on one light-rail day.

Medford, New Jersey

caution

Door to door: About 30 min

Car on US-206 and NJ-70, about 25 min

Pine Barrens edge and small-town centre; needs a car.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown / Farnsworth Avenue

Walk to restaurants, the riverbank and the monuments; very few rooms, so book early.

US-206 and US-130 strip

Chain motels with free parking, 5–10 min drive from downtown; the practical choice with a car.

Trenton or Philadelphia

Both within 30–40 min; use them as a base and visit Bordentown as a stop.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 excl. bed
High
$170+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain motel or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$140US$140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
River Line light rail, one-way Trenton–Bordentown2 × US$2 · checkUS$4
Car rental, one day, compact1 × US$60 · checkUS$60
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$45
Trip total≈ US$250 per person per day, bed includedUS$499

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Diner breakfast$10–16
Lunch main (pizza, sandwich, Chinese)$12–20
Dinner main, sit-down$18–32
Draught beer in a tavern$6–9
River Line light rail ride$2–3 (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime small town; the real issues are uneven pavements, winter ice and unlit stretches near the riverbank after dark. Standard US precautions apply.
  • Downtown pavements are uneven brick and get icy in winter.
  • Most downtown kitchens close by 21:00–22:00; late arrivals should eat before they get in.
  • The River Line is a light rail, not a fast regional train: check the timetable before relying on it for a connection.
  • Motels on US-206 need a car; walking to downtown from there is not realistic.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
NJ Poison Control (24 h)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • NJ Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies here; consulates and embassies are in New York, Washington, DC and Philadelphia (check the one for your country).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • River Line, Bordentown → Trenton: about $2–3, 25–30 min (check)
  • Taxi or rideshare, downtown → US-206 motels: $10–15
  • Car, Bordentown → Philadelphia: about 1 h via I-295 and I-95; tolls on some crossings (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the River Line station? — Where is the station?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bordentown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on pavements) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PHL and EWR: last River Line departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Farnsworth Avenue, the riverbank and Park Street, the Crosswicks Creek end of downtown.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (City Hall Historic Building, Thomas Paine Monument, John Bull Monument, Bordentown Riverbank) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. River Line timetable fixtures so late arrivals can go green or be told to take a taxi.

Meanwhile

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