How far is Middletown, NJ from Buena, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Buena, NJ is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
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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 04m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Buena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Buena.
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Start on Kings Highway
11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
2188 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
643 ft · 11 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
79 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
17 mi · 23 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
135 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
866 ft · 11 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 Middletown and Buena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
19.6 mi · 00h 23m
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 Cloudy leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Buena?
The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Cedar Glen Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Middletown and 45.2 miles from Buena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Buena.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Glen Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Glen Lakes.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Buena. Straight-line distance: 74.37 mi (119.68 km).
#1 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $13.03 | $26.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
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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