How far is Toms River, NJ from Buena, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Buena, NJ is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
63.06 mi
01h 25m
Flight
49.14 mi
79.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.14 mi
Kilometers
79.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.06 mi
Kilometers
101.48 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buena
Fri, Apr 17, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Fri, Apr 17, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-04-17T18:30
Arrive Buena
Fri, Apr 17, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
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
Bass River
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Toms River
31.5 mi
00h 42m
To Buena
31.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Buena.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    589 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    1600 ft · 40 sec · West Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    1766 ft · 47 sec · Lakehurst Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    100 m · 7 sec · Lakehurst Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Beachwood

    531 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    37.4 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona

    2382 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pomona Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Wrangleboro Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wrangleboro Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    1596 ft · 32 sec · Black Horse Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Absecon Road

    159 m · 20 sec · Absecon Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harding Highway

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Harding Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Blue Anchor Road

    79 m · 6 sec · Blue Anchor Road

  16. 16

    Turn uturn

    58 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
37.3 mi · 59%
Harding Highway
11.7 mi · 18%
Black Horse Pike
5.14 mi · 8%
Pomona Road
4.49 mi · 7%
Wrangleboro Road
2.86 mi · 5%
CR 575
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

37.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bass River
00h 42m from Toms River
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Toms River 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 Toms River to Buena?

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Bass River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Toms River and 31.6 miles from Buena.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bass River

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

19 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

19 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

26 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

31 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Buena. Straight-line distance: 49.14 mi (79.09 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Buena

#2 Buena

Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,267
Coordinates39.5137300, -74.9246200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Buena (-74.92462, 39.51373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.95 $11.00 $22.00
Diesel $5.98 $13.28 $26.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Buena. The current time is 18:30:28.

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.