How far is Butler, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Butler, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
75.24 mi
01h 17m
Flight
56.71 mi
91.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.71 mi
Kilometers
91.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.24 mi
Kilometers
121.09 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-04-15T22:09
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Butler
34.9 mi
00h 38m
To Hamilton
40.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3090 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove

    2155 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.5 mi · 62%
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
7.75 mi · 10%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 5%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

24 mi · 00h 28m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 38m from Butler
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Butler and 40.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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 Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 56.71 mi (91.27 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population7,645
Coordinates41.0037100, -74.3415400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.341432, 41.003751)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 Butler and Hamilton. The current time is 22:09:18.

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.