How far is Bayonne, NJ from Butler, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Butler, NJ is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.63 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.02 mi
41.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.02 mi
Kilometers
41.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.63 mi
Kilometers
57.34 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 16, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-16T00:09
Arrive Butler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nutley
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
17.8 mi
00h 23m
To Butler
17.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Butler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Butler.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    63 m · 10 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 30th Street

    1658 ft · 57 sec · East 30th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

    2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  8. 8

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  12. 12

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  13. 13

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt

    1.6 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2394 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Butler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
7.14 mi · 20%
Tonnelle Avenue
6.24 mi · 18%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 3%
CR 511 Alt
0.99 mi · 3%
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nutley
00h 23m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Butler?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nutley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Bayonne and 17.8 miles from Butler.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Nutley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Nutley and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nutley.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Butler. Straight-line distance: 26.02 mi (41.87 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Butler

#2 Butler

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population7,645
Coordinates41.0037100, -74.3415400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Butler (-74.34154, 41.00371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Butler. The current time is 00:09:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.