How far is Pleasant Mills, NJ from Buena, NJ?

The driving distance from Pleasant Mills, NJ to Buena, NJ is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.75 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.51 mi
26.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.51 mi
Kilometers
26.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.18 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buena
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Mills
2026-04-15T16:03
Arrive Buena
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Mills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hammonton
NJ

Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey

From Pleasant Mills
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Buena
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly 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 Pleasant Mills and Buena.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Mills and Buena.

  1. 1

    Start on Nesco Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Nesco Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pleasant Mills Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Mills Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto White Horse Pike

    137 m · 15 sec · White Horse Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    676 ft · 25 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 12th Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    58 m · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Mills 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Street
6.52 mi · 35%
Nesco Road
3.96 mi · 21%
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.34 mi · 12%
Pleasant Mills Road
2.26 mi · 12%
Central Avenue
1.68 mi · 9%
Blue Anchor Road
1.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

12th Street

Continue on 12th Street

6.52 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hammonton
00h 14m from Pleasant Mills
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant Mills 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 Pleasant Mills to Buena?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hammonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Pleasant Mills and 9.4 miles from Buena.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hammonton

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

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

OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

17 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

18 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

28 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Mills and Buena. Straight-line distance: 16.51 mi (26.57 km).

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#1 Pleasant Mills

Pleasant Mills is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6398400, -74.6612700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Buena

#2 Buena

Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,267
Coordinates39.5137300, -74.9246200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Nesco Road (-74.661227, 39.639758)
End: (-74.924537, 39.513888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 Pleasant Mills and Buena. The current time is 16:03:30.

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.