How far is Buena, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Buena, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
55.78 mi
01h 15m
Flight
49.54 mi
79.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.54 mi
Kilometers
79.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.78 mi
Kilometers
89.77 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Buena
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Leisuretowne
NJ

Census designated place

From Buena
27.7 mi
00h 37m
To Trenton
28.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward Bordentown

    149 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Farnsworth Avenue

    1369 ft · 36 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    2320 ft · 44 sec · Burlington Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Arena Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 32%
US 206 North
17.5 mi · 31%
12th Street
6.09 mi · 11%
I 295 North
4.67 mi · 8%
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.34 mi · 4%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Trenton Road

Continue on Trenton Road

17.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisuretowne
00h 37m from Buena
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Buena and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Leisuretowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Buena and 28.1 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Buena and Chance Rain Showers near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisuretowne, 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 Leisuretowne.

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

26 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

29 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 49.54 mi (79.73 km).

Buena

#1 Buena

Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.924537, 39.513888)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buena and Trenton. The current time is 22:56:36.

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.