Directions to Friend Center, Princeton University

From the NORTH/ NEW YORK CITY
Take the New Jersey Turnpike south to Exit 9 (New Brunswick). After the toll booths, take the first right turn onto the ramp for Route 18 north. Soon after you enter Route 18, take the left side of a fork in the road, staying in the right lane. Immediately bear right for an exit to U.S. Route 1 south/Trenton. Drive south on Route 1 for about 18 miles, turn right onto Washington Road. Proceed on the Washington Road to the third traffic light, which is Prospect Avenue and turn right. Turn left onto Olden Street. Friend Center is on the corner of Olden and William streets.

From the WEST
Drive east on Interstate 78 into New Jersey. Exit onto southbound Interstate 287 (toward Somerville). Follow signs for Routes 202/206 south. Go south on 202 for a short distance and then follow signs to 206 south, which will take you around a traffic circle. Go south on 206 for about 18 miles to Nassau Street (Route 27) in the center of Princeton. Turn left onto Nassau Street, and follow it to the third traffic light. Turn left onto Prospect Avenue. Then turn left onto Olden Street. Friend Center is on the corner of Olden and William streets.

Alternative from the WEST: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike east to the exit for Route 1 north. Travel on Route 1 north for approximately 23 miles. (When you cross into New Jersey, there will be a small toll fee on the bridge.) Turn left onto Washington Road. Proceed on the Washington Road to the third traffic light, which is Prospect Avenue and turn right. Turn left onto Olden Street. Friend Center is on the corner of Olden and William streets.

From the SOUTH
If you are coming from southern New Jersey, we recommend that you take Interstate 295 north (instead of the New Jersey Turnpike), exiting at Route 1 north (exit 67). Travel about three miles north on Route 1, turn left onto Washington Road. Proceed on the Washington Road to the third traffic light, which is prospect avenue and turn right. Turn left onto Olden Street. Friend Center is on the corner of Olden and William streets.

From the EAST
Take Interstate 195 west (toward Trenton) to the exit for Interstate 295 north. Drive seven miles to the exit for Route 1 north (exit 67). Travel about three miles north on Route 1, turn left onto Washington Road. Proceed on the Washington Road to the third traffic light, which is Prospect Avenue and turn right. Turn left onto Olden Street. Friend Center is on the corner of Olden and William streets.

Parking
Street parking is an option, it’s free on Sunday. Campus parking is available in lot 3 and lot 10.

Lot 3: Its entrance is from Prospect Avenue. When you turn on Prospect Avenue from Washington Road, pass the turn for Olden Street (where the Friend Center is located), the entrance to parking lot 3 is about 100 yards further on your left. Park your car outside or in the garage, the parking is free on the weekend.

Lot 10: Its entrance is from William Street. From Prospect Avenue, turn left on Olden Street, turn left on William Street (Friend Center is located at the corner of Olden and William Streets). Drive about 250 yards, the entrance for parking lot 10 is at your right.