How far is Buena, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Buena, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.97 mi
00h 42m
Flight
30.31 mi
48.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.31 mi
Kilometers
48.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.97 mi
Kilometers
59.49 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Buena
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena
2026-04-18T18:06
Arrive Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buena
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williamstown
NJ

Town in Massachusetts

From Buena
18.8 mi
00h 21m
To Camden
18.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buena and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buena and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    124 m · 33 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Anchor Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on 12th Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 54 North

    2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge left onto 12th Street

    610 ft · 10 sec · 12th Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North-South Freeway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester

    707 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Holtec Boulevard

    67 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    1002 ft · 29 sec · Morgan Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena and Camden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic City Expressway
16.6 mi · 45%
North-South Freeway
10 mi · 27%
12th Street
4.47 mi · 12%
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.34 mi · 6%
Blue Anchor Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 21m from Buena
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buena and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buena to Camden?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Buena and 18.2 miles from Camden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buena and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamstown.

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

13 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

17 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

18 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

27 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena and Camden. Straight-line distance: 30.31 mi (48.78 km).

Buena

#1 Buena

Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,267
Coordinates39.5137300, -74.9246200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
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#2 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.924537, 39.513888)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Buena and Camden. The current time is 18:06:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.