How far is Butler, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Butler, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
62.52 mi
01h 12m
Flight
43.72 mi
70.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.72 mi
Kilometers
70.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.52 mi
Kilometers
100.62 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 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 Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Butler
28.6 mi
00h 36m
To Middletown
33.9 mi
00h 36m

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
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29.1 mi · 47%
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
7.75 mi · 12%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 10%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 10%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 36m from Butler
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Butler and Partly Cloudy near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Butler and 33.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Butler and Partly Cloudy near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.3 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 14.4 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
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.4 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 43.72 mi (70.36 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population7,645
Coordinates41.0037100, -74.3415400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.341432, 41.003751)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 Middletown. The current time is 22:09:07.

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.