How far is Brick, NJ from Butler, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Butler, NJ is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
81.63 mi
01h 45m
Flight
66.13 mi
106.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.63 mi
Kilometers
131.37 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-15T22:17
Arrive Butler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brick
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Brick
40.8 mi
00h 52m
To Butler
40.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brick Boulevard

    1507 ft · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    591 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    50 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2394 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
63.9 mi · 78%
I 80 West
7.14 mi · 9%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 6%
Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 1%
CR 511 Alt
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

50 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 52m from Brick
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brick and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Brick and 40.8 miles from Butler.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brick and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Butler. Straight-line distance: 66.13 mi (106.43 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Butler

#2 Butler

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population7,645
Coordinates41.0037100, -74.3415400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Butler (-74.34154, 41.00371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

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 Brick and Butler. The current time is 22:17:22.

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.