Princeton, MA (01541) is a small town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It has a total area of 11.1 square miles and a population of 1,915 people as of the 2020 census. Despite its small size, Princeton offers many transportation options for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation within the town includes the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART), which provides bus services throughout the area. Taxicab services are also available for those who need to travel farther distances or prefer a more direct route. For those driving their own vehicles, Massachusetts highways 2 and 31 provide access to Boston, Worcester and other surrounding cities and towns. There are also several local roads that connect Princeton with neighboring communities including Holden and Sterling. Lastly, cyclists can utilize the Assabet River Rail Trail which runs parallel to Route 140 between West Boylston and Northborough - providing cyclists with an ideal route for recreation or commuting purposes.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Princeton (zip 01541) takes 35.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Princeton (zip 01541) get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 7.7% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit