Doane Academy is located in Burlington, New Jersey, 17 miles from Philadelphia, on the banks of the beautiful Delaware River.

The City of Burlington
Renowned for its 18th-century architecture and colonial heritage, Burlington is a small city with antique shops, good restaurants, historical houses, museums, and libraries. Burlington is on the new light-rail line from Camden to Trenton, which makes traveling to and from Burlington especially convenient.

Our campus
Founded in 1837, the school's campus — in its original location — is classically beautiful. The campus of eight acres is built along the riverside and is full of elegant architecture, ancient shade trees, and leafy paths. In addition to our venerable buildings (on the National Register of Historic Places) there are modern classroom and lab facilities.

Driving to Doane Academy
It's easy to reach Doane Academy by car from just about anywhere.

From the New Jersey Turnpike: Take Exit 5: Burlington. Once off the Turnpike, go to the red light and turn left on to Route 541 North towards Burlington (follow the signs for the Burlington-Bristol Bridge).

Proceed several miles on Route 541 North, which becomes High Street, to Route 130 South and turn left. Follow the signs to the Burlington-Bristol Bridge (413 W).

Proceed along the right side of the bridge on Reed Street to the river—do not cross the bridge. Follow the road and it will become Riverbank at the bend.

Make an immediate right into the driveway Doane Academy and continue into the parking area.

From Route 130 North or Route 130 South: Take Route 130 North or South. When you get to the Burlington area, follow the signs to the Burlington-Bristol Bridge (413 W).

Instead of crossing over the bridge, proceed on Reed Street, which runs along the right side of the bridge. The street continues to the Delaware river and bends right.

Follow the bend onto Riverbank and then make an immediate right into the driveway Doane Academy. Continue into the parking area.