How far is Lakewood, NJ from Buena, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Buena, NJ is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.46 mi
01h 31m
Flight
55.11 mi
88.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.11 mi
Kilometers
88.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.46 mi
Kilometers
103.74 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buena
Wed, Apr 15, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 15, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-15T03:59
Arrive Buena
Wed, Apr 15, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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 Lakewood
32.2 mi
00h 45m
To Buena
32.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on River Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst, Camden

    806 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    643 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

    79 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    135 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    866 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

    153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    58 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 West
31.1 mi · 48%
US 206 South
17.8 mi · 28%
12th Street
6.52 mi · 10%
River Avenue
2.57 mi · 4%
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.34 mi · 4%
Bellevue Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 206 South

Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisuretowne
00h 45m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Buena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 32.2 miles from Lakewood and 32.2 miles from Buena.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lakewood and Buena. Straight-line distance: 55.11 mi (88.69 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Buena

#2 Buena

Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,267
Coordinates39.5137300, -74.9246200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Buena (-74.92462, 39.51373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.44 $20.88
Premium $4.95 $11.25 $22.49
Diesel $5.98 $13.57 $27.15

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Buena. The current time is 03:59:52.

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.