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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.42 mi
01h 19m
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
57.42 mi
Kilometers
92.41 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-15T23:40
Arrive Butler
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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 Middletown
28.7 mi
00h 39m
To Butler
28.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Middletown and Butler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    1023 ft · 25 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street

    2550 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    35.5 mi · 48 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward CR 511 Alt

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2394 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
35.5 mi · 62%
I 80 West
7.14 mi · 12%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 2%
CR 511 Alt
0.99 mi · 2%
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 39m from Middletown
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 12.2 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 14.3 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 5.8 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 14.3 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 Middletown and Butler. Straight-line distance: 43.72 mi (70.36 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Butler

#2 Butler

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population7,645
Coordinates41.0037100, -74.3415400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Butler (-74.34154, 41.00371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Butler. The current time is 23:40:13.

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.