Origin
Buena, NJ
Morning in Buena on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buena, NJ to Pleasant Mills, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Pleasant Mills, NJ
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Trip Overview
Buena to Pleasant Mills is 18.8 miles and takes about 28 minutes via 12th Street, Nesco Road, and Buena-Hammonton Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's ideal for a quick excursion or a simple point-to-point journey. Given its brevity, it’s a straightforward option for a single day, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Nesco Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Mills Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Blue Anchor Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hammonton Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Route 54 North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
12th Street
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena, NJ and Pleasant Mills, 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
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 542
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 30; CR 542
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
White Horse Pike
12
Turn left onto CR 542
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Mills Road
13
Continue on CR 542
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Nesco Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 542
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 54 / Blue Anchor Road
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 54 / Blue Anchor Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 542 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 542 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 30; CR 542 / White Horse Pike
Turn right onto US 30; CR 542 / White Horse Pike
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 542 / Pleasant Mills Road
Turn left onto CR 542 / Pleasant Mills Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Pleasant Mills, NJ
Morning in Pleasant Mills on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only a 2% highway share. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles along 12th Street. As you navigate, you'll primarily be on local roads, suggesting frequent turns and potentially lower speed limits. The progression is less about continuous highway miles and more about connecting various local thoroughfares like Nesco Road and Buena-Hammonton Road.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on 12th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NJ 54 / Blue Anchor Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (CR 542 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on 12th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NJ 54 / Blue Anchor Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (CR 542 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasant Mills, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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