Origin
Middletown, NJ
Afternoon in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Buena, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
90.4 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
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Buena, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Buena, NJ covers 90.4 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Middletown Lincroft Road, Newman Springs Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.99 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
45.2 miles from Middletown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | — | — |
| Newman Springs Road | — | — |
| GSP Toll South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 70 | — | — |
| NJ 70 West | — | — |
| Eisenhower Traffic Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Buena, NJ.
1
Start on Kings Highway
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
4
Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Newman Springs Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
GSP Toll South
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
8
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
9
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
10
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
14 min
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Eisenhower Traffic Circle
12
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
259 ft
·
4 sec
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NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
13
Continue straight
17 mi
·
23 min
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
443 ft
·
6 sec
·
Four Mile Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
16
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
17
Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
18
Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
502 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
20
Continue on 12th Street
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
12th Street
21
Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
22
Continue on Hammonton Road
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hammonton Road
23
Continue on Blue Anchor Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
24
Turn left
190 ft
·
16 sec
25
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 45.2 miles from Middletown, NJ, or about 1h 2m 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buena, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middletown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middletown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 90.4 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Middletown, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.99 one way
$29.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.41 | $32.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.66 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:59 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
2h 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
90.4 mi in 2h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Church Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Middletown, NJ to Buena, NJ is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Middletown, NJ to Buena, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 90.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middletown, NJ to Buena, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buena, NJ before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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