How far is Butler, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Butler, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
69.72 mi
01h 36m
Flight
58.29 mi
93.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.29 mi
Kilometers
93.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.72 mi
Kilometers
112.21 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Wed, Apr 15, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-04-15T20:31
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Butler
34.7 mi
00h 48m
To Trenton
35 mi
00h 48m

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
65°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 Trenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 287 South: Morristown

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Middlesex Freeway

    32.8 mi · 40 min · Middlesex Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Olden Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Olden Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middlesex Freeway
35.5 mi · 51%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 24%
Brunswick Pike
5.78 mi · 8%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 4%
Washington Road
1.65 mi · 2%
US 202 South
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Middlesex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Middlesex Freeway

32.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
00h 48m from Butler
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Butler and 35 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedminster, 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 Bedminster.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 58.29 mi (93.81 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

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

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.341432, 41.003751)
End: Chambers Street (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.31 L · about $10.05
Round trip
$20.10
4.92 gal · 18.62 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.05 $20.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.95 $12.19 $24.37
Diesel $5.98 $14.71 $29.42

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 Trenton. The current time is 20:31:04.

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.