Getting to Stockton Inn and Exploring the Delaware River Valley
Where is Stockton?
The charming, small town of Stockton, New Jersey is just 1 hour and 20 minutes from New York City and 1 hour from Philadelphia.
Stockton is the better-kept secret in a vibrant string of eclectic towns along the Pennsylvania and New Jersey banks of the Delaware River, with Lambertville, New Hope, and Frenchtown all within easy reach of the inn.
Originally early American settlements, Stockton and its neighboring towns evolved from Prohibition to the annual PRIDE parade, into bustling hubs for artists, epicures, antiquers, farmers, nature lovers, and city transplants who opt for a bucolic life steeped in beauty and history. The area is known collectively as the Delaware River Valley.
Getting to Stockton Inn
By Car
Stockton Inn is approximately 50–60 minutes from Philadelphia and 1 hour 20 minutes from New York City. Most guests arrive by car, with complimentary self-parking available at the inn.
Parking at Stockton Inn
Complimentary parking is available beside the inn and the two carriage houses. We have three accessible parking spots at the entrance of the inn. The lot is shared with the restaurant, open Wednesday to Sunday evenings. There is also ample street parking and additional parking behind our sister property, Stockton Market.
By Plane
EWR (Newark International Airport)
PHL (Philadelphia International Airport)
TTN (Trenton-Mercer Airport)
By Train
There are two train stations within 35 minutes of the inn. Each requires pre-arranged ground transportation via Uber, Lyft or car service.
- From New York City, take the 1-hour NJ Transit commuter train from NY Penn Station to Hamilton Train Station.
- From Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore: Take Amtrak or the Acela speed train to Trenton Train Station.
Car Service
We recommend Open Door Valet Service for transport from your home, the station, airport, a nearby city, or for getting around while you’re in town.
Please call the inn if you’d like us to make arrangements for your car: +1 (609) 460-4209
Getting around
Located in the heart of Stockton, the small town is easily accessible by foot. In warmer months or for cycling enthusiasts, Lambertville, and New Hope are about a 3-mile ride on one of our complimentary bicycles. The D&R Canal Towpath provides a scenic walking and cycling route through all of the river towns. If you don’t have a car and would like to explore the neighboring towns, we recommend arranging transportation in advance.
Explore the river towns
The inn has partnered with many community organizations to curate guest experiences, from historic biplane rides and Jeep tours to spa and wellness experiences. The Delaware River Valley is made up of several unique and walkable towns built along the Delaware River. Each one has beautiful streets lined with shops, galleries, cafes and antique dealers, bike paths, hiking trails, and foot bridges so it’s simple to explore.
Stockton, New Jersey
Walkable from the inn, located in the center of town
Lambertville, New Jersey
8-minute drive / 15-minute bike ride
New Hope, Pennsylvania
9-minute drive / 15-minute bike ride
Frenchtown, New Jersey
15-minute drive / 1-hour bike ride along the river
