Origin
Butler, NJ
Night in Butler on Wednesday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, NJ to Newark, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
The drive from Butler, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 25.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 23, NJ 21, NJ 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on NJ 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
12.9 miles from Butler, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 25.8 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 23 and NJ 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.8 miles on NJ 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near NJ 23.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 510 / Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Butler, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
9.8 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| NJ 21 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CR 694
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
3
Turn right onto CR 511 ALT
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
4
Continue on NJ 23; CR 511 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
NJ 23; CR 511 Alternate
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
8
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
9
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 21
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
14
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.9 miles from Butler, NJ, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25.8 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.9 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Butler, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Butler, NJ
This is one driving day of about 25.8 miles and 33m.
At 25.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 6.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.9 mi from Butler, NJ · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.9 miles from Butler, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newark, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, NJ
Night in Newark on Wednesday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Butler, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 25.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, NJ 21, NJ 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Butler, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Butler, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
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