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.
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- 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
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bordentown911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- NJ Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
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.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime small town; the real issues are uneven pavements, winter ice and unlit stretches near the riverbank after dark.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 NJ Poison Control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPHL Philadelphia International (About 45–60 min by car via I-95 and I-295; no direct rail link to Bordentown.).
- Getting aroundDowntown is walkable in 15 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
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 →
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.
- 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.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Apr (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
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 (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
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
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.
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: 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.
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
cautionDoor 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
goDoor 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
cautionDoor 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 & 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.
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.
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
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$140 | US$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| River Line light rail, one-way Trenton–Bordentown2 × US$2 · check | US$4 |
| Car rental, one day, compact1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$45 |
| Trip total≈ US$250 per person per day, bed included | US$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
- 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.Most downtown kitchens close by 9:00 PM–10:00 PM; 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 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 Bordentown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on pavements) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PHL and EWR: last River Line departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Farnsworth Avenue, the riverbank and Park Street, the Crosswicks Creek end of downtown.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (City Hall Historic Building, Thomas Paine Monument, John Bull Monument, Bordentown Riverbank) and eat pages with last orders.
- River Line timetable fixtures so late arrivals can go green or be told to take a taxi.
Sources
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