How far is Buena, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Buena, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
City in Burlington, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buena and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena and Newark.
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Start on the route
65 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
124 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Anchor Road
1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
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Continue on Hammonton Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road
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Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
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Continue on 12th Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Route 54 North
2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North
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Continue on 12th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right
153 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
152 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1897 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2283 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buena and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buena to Newark?
The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Buena and 50.6 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buena and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Bordentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buena and Newark. Straight-line distance: 93.31 mi (150.17 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 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.09 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
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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