Origin
Buena, NJ
Afternoon in Buena on Friday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buena, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
78.9 mi
127 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buena, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buena, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 78.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Trenton Road, US 206, Brunswick Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Trenton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Buena, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 78.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Buena, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 78.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trenton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
116 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
156 ft
Total Descent
162 ft
Highest Point
116 ft
~73.2 mi in
Elevation Range
85 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
29.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
6
77.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Buena, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Bordentown, Trenton and New Brunswick.
New York
29.5 mi in
|
~39m
|
via US 206
Bordentown
47 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Trenton
58.2 mi in
|
~1h 16m
New Brunswick
74.5 mi in
|
~1h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 17.5 mi | 22m |
| Brunswick Pike | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| I 295 | 10 mi | 11m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Bellevue Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Blue Anchor Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Trenton Road
— 17.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on this road
213 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
408 ft
·
32 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 54
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
4
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hammonton Road
5
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
6
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Street
7
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 54 North
8
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
9
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
10
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 54
11
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
13
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 206
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
489 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Bordentown
16
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Burlington Pike
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 295
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 1
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
24
Turn right onto NJ 91
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Holly Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Holly Street
29
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Arden Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
16 sec
·
Abbott Road
31
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.4 miles from Buena, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Buena, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buena, NJ
This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Buena, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Trenton Road for about 17.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.4 mi from Buena, NJ · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Buena, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, NJ
The final approach into Somerset, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.08 one way
$26.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.33 | $28.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Somerset, NJ
Afternoon in Somerset on Friday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Mount Holly, NJ
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buena, NJ to Somerset, NJ covers 78.9 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trenton Road, US 206, Brunswick Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.4 miles from Buena, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Buena, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Bordentown, Trenton and New Brunswick.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 31 ft to 116 ft elevation with about 156 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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