The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Buena, NJ covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.27 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
43.1 miles from Woodbridge, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 86.1 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 34.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 514 / Main Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 514 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
4 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
4.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
38.8 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
39.6 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Buena, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.
Njtp South: Trenton
4.4 mi in|~9m
Trenton
38.8 mi in|~49m
Atlantic City
56.6 mi in|~1h 12m|via US 206
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
34.1 mi
39m
US 206
29.8 mi
38m
Main Street
6.9 mi
11m
12th Street
6.5 mi
8m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Blue Anchor Road
1 mi
1m
Hammonton Road
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 34.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Buena, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
61 ft·5 sec·Green Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.3 mi·37 sec·Amboy Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 514
2.4 mi·4 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 514
0.7 mi·1 min·Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·34 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
34 mi·39 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward US 206: Bordentown, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDLUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 206
13
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi·8 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·5 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·6 min·Main Street
16
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
17
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic CityUse the left lane.
18
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft·11 sec·Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
20
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi·8 min·12th Street
21
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
22
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
23
Continue on NJ 54
1.0 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
24
Turn left
189 ft·16 sec
25
Arrive at 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 43.1 miles from Woodbridge, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 55m 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 34m
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 Woodbridge, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodbridge, NJ
This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Woodbridge, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 34.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.1 mi from Woodbridge, NJ
· 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Woodbridge, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 5.9
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.27 one way
$28.55 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.63
$31.27
premium
$4.93
$16.70
$33.40
diesel
$5.61
$19.01
$38.02
Estimated Tolls: $4.77
New Jersey Turnpike
(34.1 mi)$4.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.8
0
$9.04
$4.13
Efficient EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
EV Truck/SUV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Afternoon
in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Buena, NJ
Afternoon
in Buena on Friday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 10 mph14% chanceLive forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
43 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
19 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 52m 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 Woodbridge, NJ to Buena, NJ covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 miles from Woodbridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.27 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 86.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Buena, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton and Atlantic City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
