Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Buena, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
77.5 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
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Buena, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Buena, NJ covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Corlies Avenue, NJ 66 East, GSP Toll South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.85 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
38.8 miles from Hamilton, 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 47m. Total distance: 77.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 77.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Corlies Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Buena, NJ is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Buena, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Corlies Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 66 East | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 70 | — | — |
| NJ 70 West | — | — |
| Eisenhower Traffic Circle | — | — |
| Four Mile Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old Corlies Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Buena, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
Gully Road
2
Turn left onto Old Corlies Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
3
Turn left
1.2 mi
·
2 min
4
Take the exit slight left toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
272 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
5
Turn left
118 ft
·
2 sec
6
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
7
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
GSP Toll South
8
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
10
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
11
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
12
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
14 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Eisenhower Traffic Circle
14
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
15
Continue straight
17 mi
·
23 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
443 ft
·
6 sec
·
Four Mile Circle
17
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
19
Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
20
Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
22
Continue on 12th Street
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
12th Street
23
Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
24
Continue on Hammonton Road
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hammonton Road
25
Continue on Blue Anchor Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
26
Turn left
190 ft
·
16 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
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 38.8 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
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 38.8 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buena, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hamilton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hamilton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hamilton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Hamilton, 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 38.8 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buena, NJ
The final approach into Buena, 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
$12.85 one way
$25.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
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: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Buena, NJ
Afternoon in Buena on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Buena, NJ covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Corlies Avenue, NJ 66 East, GSP Toll South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Hamilton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.85 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.
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Buena, NJ is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Buena, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to Buena, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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