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Trip from New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

34.6 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Downtown Grafton, WI, WI

Grafton, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI covers 34.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Moorland Road, I 94 East, East-West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m 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 50m drive with frequent turns across 34.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Moorland Road 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 New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI is easy. At 50m 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 New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Moorland Road
I 94 East
East-West Freeway
I 43 North
North-South Freeway
WI 60
Washington Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Moorland Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Grafton, WI.

1

Start on West National Avenue

69 ft · 2 sec · West National Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road

3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
3

Take the ramp right toward I 94 East

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 94 East
4

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

8.6 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 43 North: Green Bay
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
7

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

19 mi · 24 min · North-South Freeway
8

Take the exit slight right toward WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton

0.2 mi · 26 sec · WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton
9

Turn left onto Washington Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
10

Turn left

79 ft · 6 sec
11

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.3 mi from New Berlin, WI · 25m into the drive

city in and county seat of Milwaukee County, and largest city in State of Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milwaukee, WI

17 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

Port Washington, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milwaukee, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grafton, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Grafton, WI 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

$5.41 one way

$10.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.94 $11.88
premium $4.89 $6.66 $13.32
diesel $5.61 $7.64 $15.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Afternoon in New Berlin on Thursday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grafton, WI

Afternoon in Grafton on Thursday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°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

3 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

50m 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 New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI covers 34.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Moorland Road, I 94 East, East-West Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from New Berlin, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.41 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 New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI is easy. At 50m 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 New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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