How far is Buena, NJ from Atlantic City, NJ?
The driving distance from Buena, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buena and Atlantic City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena and Atlantic City.
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Start on the route
890 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Railroad Boulevard
86 m · 17 sec · Railroad Boulevard
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Turn left onto Harding Highway
11.5 mi · 18 min · Harding Highway
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Turn right onto Absecon Road
159 m · 13 sec · Absecon Road
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Continue on Somers Point Road
1667 ft · 40 sec · Somers Point Road
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Continue on Harding Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Harding Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
793 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Horse Pike
793 ft · 16 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right
1063 ft · 29 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward ACE Toll East: Atlantic City
1816 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
3154 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Atlantic City Expressway
761 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard
1189 ft · 30 sec · Italian Heritage Boulevard
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena and Atlantic City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Atlantic City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway
11.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buena and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buena to Atlantic City?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mays Landing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Buena and 15.3 miles from Atlantic City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buena and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buena and Atlantic City. Straight-line distance: 28.69 mi (46.17 km).
#1 Buena
Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.5137300, -74.9246200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlantic City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 37,743 |
| Coordinates | 39.3641500, -74.4230600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic City (-74.42306, 39.36415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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