How far is Clifton, NJ from Buena, NJ?
The driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Buena, NJ is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Buena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Buena.
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Start on Holly Street
157 m · 27 sec · Holly Street
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Turn left onto Donna Drive
733 ft · 35 sec · Donna Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
135 m · 21 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn right onto Hutton Road
12 m · 7 sec · Hutton Road
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Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
53 m · 13 sec · Olga B Terrace
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Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
2821 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Allwood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Allwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allwood Circle
20 m · 1 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
1142 ft · 28 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left
661 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
751 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2509 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
2055 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
52.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
1552 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
826 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
148 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
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Continue on Hammonton Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road
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Continue on Blue Anchor Road
1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
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Turn left
58 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Buena.
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 Western Spur
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
52.2 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Buena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Buena?
The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Clifton and 56.8 miles from Buena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Buena.
Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbinsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Buena. Straight-line distance: 101.22 mi (162.89 km).
#1 Clifton
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 85,025 |
| Coordinates | 40.8584300, -74.1637600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buena
Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.5137300, -74.9246200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena (-74.92462, 39.51373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.38 | $32.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.87 | $39.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
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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