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Frenchtown, New JerseyFrenchtown

Go for one night or a half-day: walk Bridge Street, cross the river bridge, ride the tow path. Two nights only if you tube or bike.

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Frenchtown is a one-street Delaware River borough of about 1,400 people in Hunterdon County, roughly 1 h 30 min by car from New York or Philadelphia. It is a walking town: galleries, a few cafés and restaurants, a river bridge to Pennsylvania, and the Delaware and Raritan tow path for bikes. Most travellers see it in half a day and sleep one night; the river activities (tubing, cycling) are what stretch a visit to two nights.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (heat and river crowds), Jan–Feb (many businesses close midweek)
Airports
EWR · PHL · TTN
Nights
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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.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Frenchtown, New Jersey911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • New Jersey non-emergency police (State Police)#77
  • Poison control (24 h)1-800-222-1222

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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

  • CoffeeCoffee and pastrycheck$5–9
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner maincheck; add 18–22% tip and 6.625% NJ sales tax.$20–35
  • Street or quick mealCafé lunch sandwich or saladcheck$12–18
  • BeerDraft beer or glass of winecheck$7–14
  • Budget bedChain hotel room, Flemington or Clinton, a night, per roomUS$100
  • Mid-range bedHistoric inn or hotel room, a night, per roomUS$220
  • High-end bedHistoric inn or hotel room, a night, per roomUS$380

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220

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

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

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.

Delaware River bridge and tow pathBridge Street galleries and shopsDelaware River tubingHunterdon County farmland
Airports
EWR Newark Liberty International (The usual gateway for this area; drive time check.) · PHL Philadelphia International (Drive time check.) · TTN Trenton-Mercer (Smaller airport; routes and drive time check.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F) low), wettest Apr (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Frenchtown, New Jersey: next 7 days

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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 (39°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Feb

6°C (43°F)

−5°C (23°F)

9 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

−1°C (30°F)

10 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

10 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Oct

19°C (66°F)

7°C (45°F)

8 rd

Nov

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

−3°C (27°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

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

Getting around

The borough is small and walkable; a car is the practical way to reach the river access points, the roller rink and neighbouring towns. Hunterdon County's Link bus serves the county but runs limited routes, so check the schedule before relying on it. Bikes can be rented in town for the tow path.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Lambertville

go

Door to door: About 25 min (check)

Drive Route 29 south

Antiques, river views and more restaurants; pair with New Hope across the bridge.

Stockton, New Jersey

go

Door to door: About 15 min (check)

Drive Route 29 south

Small river town on the way to Lambertville; good for a short stop.

Flemington

go

Door to door: About 20 min (check)

Drive Route 12 east

County seat with more shops and food; useful on a rainy day.

Clinton, New Jersey

go

Door to door: About 35 min (check)

Drive Route 12 east then Route 31 north

Red mill and river walk; combine with Flemington.

Delaware Township

caution

Door to door: About 20 min (check)

Drive Route 29 south

Mostly rural roads and river access; go only with a specific stop in mind.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Bridge Street and Race Street (in town)

Walk to everything; the historic inn and hotel rooms sit here. Book ahead for weekends.

Milford and the river road (NJ side)

A few minutes north along Route 29; quieter, still close by car.

New Hope and Lambertville (PA/NJ)

Across the river, south of town; more beds and nightlife, then drive in.

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

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
$70–110 excl. bed (check)
Mid
$120–190 excl. bed (check)
High
$200+ excl. bed (check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Historic inn or hotel room1 × 1 night × US$220US$220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130US$260
Car rental, one day, compact1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
Delaware River tubing, per person2 × US$35 · check; operators set seasonal prices, roughly $20–50 in town.US$70
Bike rental, half day2 × US$40 · checkUS$80
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 · checkUS$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$73
Trip total≈ US$402 per person per day, bed includedUS$803

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2026 estimate in US dollars; prices before sales tax and marked check where unconfirmed. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and pastrycheck$5–9
Café lunch sandwich or saladcheck$12–18
Sit-down dinner maincheck; add 18–22% tip and 6.625% NJ sales tax.$20–35
Draft beer or glass of winecheck$7–14
Delaware River tubing, per personcheck; seasonal, varies by operator.$20–50
Bike rental, half daycheck$30–50
Gasoline, per galloncheck$3.00–3.60

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A very low-crime small town; the real risks are river currents, narrow bridge traffic and unlit tow path sections after dark. Lock your car and keep valuables out of sight at trailheads.
  • Many shops and restaurants close on Mondays and Tuesdays, and some close early on Sundays: check before you plan a midweek day.
  • The river bridge is a two-lane crossing with narrow walkway space; walk single file and watch for trucks.
  • Delaware River currents and levels change after rain: use a licensed tubing operator and a life vest.
  • Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on the tow path and river road.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
New Jersey non-emergency police (State Police)
#77
Poison control (24 h)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • NJ State Police non-emergency#77
  • Poison control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in town; consulates sit in New York and Philadelphia. US visitors: your own country's consulate is the contact.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Newark (EWR) → Frenchtown by car: roughly $90–140 by rideshare (check)
  • Philadelphia (PHL) → Frenchtown by car: roughly $90–140 by rideshare (check)
  • Frenchtown → Lambertville by car: about 25 min (check)

Say or show

  • Where is the tow path? — Where is the tow path?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is the river safe for tubing today? — Is the river safe for tubing today?
  • Do you have a table for two? — Do you have a table for two?
  • What time do you close? — What time do you close?

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

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

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 Frenchtown, New Jersey. 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: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and river crowds), Jan–Feb (many businesses close midweek) · 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 EWR and PHL: drive times, last car-rental desk hours, taxi and rideshare fallback.
  2. Three walking clusters with anchors: Bridge Street, Race Street and the river bridge, the tow path trailheads.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (river tubing operators, bike rental, roller rink) and eat pages with last orders and closed days.
  4. Weekend and midweek fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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