Washington's Crossing
Washington's Crossing is the location of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 in the American Revolutionary War. You can find it in Hopewell Township. The months with the kindest weather are May, June, September and October, at 66–82°F.
A landmark inside Hopewell Township
Upper Makefield Township is the nearest base
Upper Makefield Township is 3 miles west, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 55 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 70 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Trenton Mercer (TTN) has airline service, about 3 miles from Washington's Crossing.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Washington's Crossing
Washington's Crossing is the location of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 in the American Revolutionary War. This maneuver led to victory in the Battle of Trenton. The site, a National Historic Landmark, is composed of U.S. state parks in Washington Crossing, New Jersey, and Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, north of Trenton, New Jersey.
- Type
- Landmark
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1961) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Overnight near Washington's Crossing
To stay close, try Philadelphia (168) and New Hope (10).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Washington's Crossing | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Township | in town | — | — | 18,763 | $562K | A− |
| Philadelphia | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| New Hope | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 10 1 hotel · 9 inns & B&Bs | 2,629 | $716K | C+ |
| Bensalem Township | 14 mi south | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Lawrence Township | 8 mi east | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 34,165 | $440K | B− |
| Falls Township | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 34,282 | $362K | B− |
| Upper Makefield Township | 3 mi west | 5 min | 5 1 hotel · 4 inns & B&Bs | 8,848 | $876K | — |
| Solebury Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 8,642 | $789K | A |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain
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What people ask about Washington's Crossing
Is Washington's Crossing in Hopewell Township?
Yes. It’s inside Hopewell Township, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Washington's Crossing?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is Washington's Crossing from Newark and Jersey City?
About 47 miles northeast of Newark and about 51 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Washington's Crossing?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 35 miles.
Where should I stay near Washington's Crossing?
Philadelphia (24 mi, 168 places to stay), New Hope (7 mi, 10 places to stay) and Bensalem Township (14 mi, 21 places to stay).
Word from Hopewell Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.