Origin
Lake Geneva, WI
Late night in Lake Geneva on Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
39m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Geneva, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 41.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 50, WI 120 North, Highway 120 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 41.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 50 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 50 | — | — |
| WI 120 North | — | — |
| Highway 120 | — | — |
| CTH O | — | — |
| South Moorland Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 50
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Geneva, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on State Highway 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 50
3
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
10 ft
·
State Highway 120
6
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 120
7
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward CTH O: Moorland Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
CTH O: Moorland Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Moorland Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Moorland Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road
233 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Moorland Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Moorland Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
2:08 AM
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
39m 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 Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 41.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 50, WI 120 North, Highway 120. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 miles from Lake Geneva, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.43 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.
The drive from Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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