Origin
Bristol, WI
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
3:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
Bristol, WI to New Berlin, WI is 43.8 miles and takes about 55 minutes via I 41, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and the state of Wisconsin, making it a straightforward connection between two points. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace for the majority of the drive. It's a simple hop that's easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 27.3 mi | 30m |
| 75th Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 43 | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 200th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 82nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 27.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on 199th Avenue
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
199th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 82nd Street
339 ft
·
16 sec
·
82nd Street
3
Turn right onto US 45
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
200th Avenue
4
Continue on US 45
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bristol Road
5
Turn right onto WI 50
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
8
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 43
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
15
Turn straight onto CTH O
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
16
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Bristol, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 42.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
9
31.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
9
38.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43 toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alter...
8
42.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Roa...
7
42.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road Nor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
3:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
With an 82% highway share, you'll be on I 41 for the bulk of this 43.8-mile trip. The longest stretch on I 41 is 27.3 miles, offering a good period of consistent cruising. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface streets like 75th Street and Airport Freeway for the final portion of the drive. Expect a change in pace and potentially more frequent exits as you approach your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and 75th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bristol, WI to New Berlin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.
Fond Du Lac
31.8 mi in
|
~38m
|
via I 41; I 94; US 41
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Berlin, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Berlin, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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