Overview
Phillipsburg is an urban town in northwest New Jersey in the Skylands region of New Jersey in the United States.
Phillipsburg was once a transportation hub where five train lines and three canals came together. The canal arch of the Morris Canal can be seen when traveling down the Delaware River on canoe, kayak or raft.
The town is an Urban Enterprise Zone and many improvements are underway to bring back the town. Visitors are greeted by distinct and stunning architecture on South Main Street.
1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Allentown)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown/Bethlehem — 14 mi away. Directions
- TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 35 mi away. Directions
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 53 mi away (major hub). Directions
The primary and most convenient point of airline entry to Allentown and other Lehigh Valley locations is Lehigh Valley International Airport.
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Get in
By plane
The primary and most convenient point of airline entry to Allentown and other Lehigh Valley locations is Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Go Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Lehigh Valley International Airport is 15 miles southwest of Phillipsburg and the closest airport. This airport has nine gates, six aircraft holding spots, and two runways. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express offer direct flights to Lehigh Valley International from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, and Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. Car rental services and commercial and public bus services are available for ground transportation from the airport.
By car
Interstate 78 or Route 22.
Get around
By car
US Route 22 (Memorial Parkway) is the main thoroughfare, along with Interstate 78. Main Street runs through the downtown area.
By taxi
- Akab Taxi & Transportation Services, +1 908-454-3240.
By bus
Bus services are provided by NJ Transit. On the Pennsylvania side, LANTA provides mass transit services.
By limo
- A&A Limousine Service, +1 610-261-3838 or +1-800-281-5911
- J&J Transportation, +1 610-776-1516 or +1-800-726-5466
- Your Way Taxi & Limo, +1 610-435-8294
See
- New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center located on South Main Street, at the Phillipsburg Union Station - the former passenger station for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. View artifacts, maps, photos, memorabilia, model of the future New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center & souvenirs.
- Phillipsburg Rail Road Historian. Dedicated to preserving the railroad history of Warren County and surrounding areas, features the world-famous Centerville and Southwestern miniature train ride several times a year.
Do
- Delaware River Train Excursion - excursions along the Delaware River aboard an historic steam train, the Bel Del.
Buy
- Shopping centers on Route 22: Big Lots, Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and others.
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Go next
Other Lehigh Valley locations
- Allentown, 19.3 mi
- Bangor, 15.1 mi
- Bethlehem, 14 mi
- Easton, 2.2 mi
- Emmaus, 29.2 mi
- Fogelsville, 26.1 mi
- Hellertown, 16.6 mi
- Nazareth, 11 mi
- Slatington, 25.3 mi
- Whitehall Township, 19.9 mi
Regional cities and locations
- New York City, 70.1 mi
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