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Cities Near Butterworth

Cities near Butterworth, Malaysia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Penang, Bukit Mertajam, Tasek Glugor. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Butterworth, Malaysia is Penang, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Penang6 mi / 10 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Bukit Mertajam8 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Tasek Glugor11 mi / 17 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Sungai Petani19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Simpang Empat36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Taiping46 mi / 74 km1 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip
Alor Setar50 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip
Jitra60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kangar73 mi / 117 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ipoh75 mi / 121 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Butterworth

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Penang, Bukit Mertajam, Tasek Glugor, Sungai Petani, Simpang Empat. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Butterworth include Penang, Bukit Mertajam, Tasek Glugor, Sungai Petani, Simpang Empat. The closest is Penang, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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