How far is Middletown, NJ from Butler, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Butler, NJ is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Butler.
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Start on Kings Highway
1023 ft · 25 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto New Monmouth Road
1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits
1071 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
35.5 mi · 48 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2394 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Butler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
35.5 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Butler?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 28.7 miles from Middletown and 28.7 miles from Butler.
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 13.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Middletown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Butler. Straight-line distance: 43.72 mi (70.36 km).
#1 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butler
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,645 |
| Coordinates | 41.0037100, -74.3415400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler (-74.34154, 41.00371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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