Why Princeton, NJ?
The perfect balance of network performance and operational efficiency. Reach major financial and technology hubs with sub-millisecond latency while enjoying significantly lower power costs than metro market facilities.
The Northeast Low-Latency Triangle: Princeton sits at the center of the NYC–Philadelphia–Ashburn corridor, making it a surprisingly strategic spot for network infrastructure that needs to reach all three major hubs with minimal latency.
Proven Infrastructure Corridor: The Princeton Corridor is home to some of the largest private financial data centers on the East Coast, serving major trading firms and financial institutions that demand the lowest possible latency to market centers.
The Princeton Advantage
A location that delivers enterprise-grade connectivity without the premium price tag of major metro markets.
Strategic Network Position
Princeton sits at the crossroads of the Northeast corridor, providing direct fiber paths to NYC, Newark, Philadelphia, and beyond. Reach 40% of the US population within a 500-mile radius.
Sub-Millisecond Latency
Achieve round-trip times under 1ms to major carrier hotels in Newark, NYC, and Philadelphia. Your applications stay responsive without sacrificing infrastructure costs.
Lower Power Costs
Benefit from significantly lower electricity rates compared to NYC, Northern NJ, and other major metro data center markets. Pass the savings directly to your bottom line.
Reliable Power Grid
Access to diverse utility feeds and favorable grid conditions. Combined with our behind-the-meter Bloom Energy fuel cells, you get unmatched power reliability.
Room to Grow
Unlike constrained urban data centers, Princeton offers space for expansion. Scale from a single rack to multi-megawatt deployments without relocating.
Talent & Accessibility
Located near Princeton University and major transit corridors. Easy access via NJ Transit, I-95, and I-295 makes site visits convenient for your team.
Network Latency from Princeton
Sub-millisecond access to the Northeast's most important interconnection points, with excellent connectivity to national markets.
| Route (From Princeton, NJ) | Distance | Est. One-Way Latency | Est. RTT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton → Newark, NJ | ~37 mi | 0.30–0.45 ms | 0.7–1.0 ms |
| Princeton → 60 Hudson St, NYC | ~43 mi | 0.40–0.55 ms | 0.8–1.1 ms |
| Princeton → 401 N Broad St, Philadelphia | ~38 mi | 0.35–0.50 ms | 0.7–1.0 ms |
| Princeton → Ashburn, VA | ~175 mi | 1.6–2.0 ms | 3.2–4.0 ms |
| Princeton → Chicago, IL | ~682 mi | 5.5–6.5 ms | 11–13 ms |
| Princeton → Dallas, TX | ~1,330 mi | 10.5–12.5 ms | 21–25 ms |
Latency estimates based on fiber optic transmission. Actual performance may vary based on routing and network conditions.
Lower Power Costs, Same Performance
Major metro data center markets command premium pricing for power. Princeton offers a compelling alternative: competitive electricity rates without sacrificing network performance to the financial centers of NYC and Philadelphia.
- Significant savings compared to NYC and Northern NJ utility rates
- Behind-the-meter options with Bloom Energy natural gas fuel cells for even greater efficiency
- All-in pricing available for predictable monthly costs with no surprise utility bills
Power Cost Comparison
Relative comparison. Contact us for current pricing.
Ready to Make the Smart Choice?
Get the network performance you need at a price that makes sense. Contact us to discuss your colocation requirements.