Buena, NJ Road Trips
Buena, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 61 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Buena, NJ spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
107.9 mi
Union City, NJ
Quickest Drive
28m
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Plan Around Buena, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Buena, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Buena, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Buena, NJ
Driving from Buena, NJ
Expect an average of 61 miles and about 1h 21m behind the wheel when leaving Buena, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 104 miles (2h 14m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Buena, NJ are Jersey City, NJ (103.7 mi, 2h 14m) and Pleasant Mills, NJ (18.8 mi, 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 61-mile trip from Buena, NJ, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Buena, NJ and 3 routes heading into Buena, NJ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 104 miles.
The longest mapped route from Buena, NJ covers 104 miles and takes approximately 2h 14m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.
The average route from Buena, NJ runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 61-mile trip from Buena, NJ costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Buena, NJ include Jersey City, NJ and Pleasant Mills, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Buena, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,500
Median Income
$78,393
Median Home Value
$249,100
Median Age
33.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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