How far is Buena, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Buena, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.9 mi
02h 11m
Flight
101.87 mi
163.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.87 mi
Kilometers
163.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.9 mi
Kilometers
181.69 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, May 17, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Buena
Sun, May 17, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena
2026-05-17T13:56
Arrive Passaic
Sun, May 17, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buena
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Buena
55.2 mi
01h 05m
To Passaic
57.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    153 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Trenton Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    152 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1897 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2283 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    47.2 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi · 42%
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 16%
US 206 North
16.5 mi · 15%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 10%
12th Street
6.09 mi · 5%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 05m from Buena
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buena and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Buena and 57.7 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 101.87 mi (163.94 km).

Buena

#1 Buena

Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,267
Coordinates39.5137300, -74.9246200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.924537, 39.513888)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.30 $36.61
Premium $4.95 $19.72 $39.43
Diesel $5.98 $23.80 $47.60

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buena and Passaic. The current time is 13:56:08.

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.