Driving from Butterworth to Taiping
Taiping lies 74 km (46 mi) south-east of Butterworth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 90 km (56 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Butterworth | Taiping | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 107,591 | 217,647 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 12000–13800 | 34000–34030 |
Where to book car hire from Butterworth to Taiping
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Staying in Taiping
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Common questions
How far is Taiping from Butterworth?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Butterworth; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Butterworth to Taiping by car?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Butterworth and Taiping?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.