Lambertville, New Jersey

New Hope's quieter, no-less-charming twin across the river, dressed for Christmas.

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Getting to Lambertville

Approximate driving distance and time via major highways, for planning purposes only.

From Philadelphia, PA (City Hall)

55 min

~38 miles

From New York City, NY (Times Square)

1 hr 25 min

~70 miles

From Boston, MA (Faneuil Hall)

4 hr 50 min

~275 miles

Emma Shorebreak enjoying the Christmas lights and holiday atmosphere in Lambertville New Jersey

Lambertville at Christmas, strung with lights along its antique shopfronts and canal, makes a genteel companion piece to New Hope just across the river, quieter, a touch more residential, and no less charming for it. An evening of coffee, drinks, and slow window-shopping confirmed it as one of the best small towns to visit at Christmas in New Jersey.

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