Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Thursday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Lowell, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Lowell, WI covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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, East-West Freeway, WI 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 60.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Lowell, WI is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Lowell, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Moorland Road | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| WI 26 | — | — |
| WI 26 North | — | — |
| WI 16 West | — | — |
| Highway 60 | — | — |
| Highway 16 | — | — |
| O'Sixteen Road | — | — |
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 Lowell, 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 slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Freeway
5
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
27 mi
·
28 min
·
East-West Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
7
Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 North: Watertown
328 ft
·
10 sec
·
WI 26 North: Watertown
8
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
17 mi
·
19 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford
11
Turn left onto State Highway 60
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 60
12
Continue on Highway 16 & 60
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 16 & 60
13
Turn right onto O'Sixteen Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Sixteen Road
14
Continue on Watertown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Watertown Road
15
Turn right onto Beaver Dam Road
312 ft
·
9 sec
·
Beaver Dam Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from New Berlin, WI · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lowell, WI
The final approach into Lowell, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Lowell, WI
Afternoon in Lowell on Thursday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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 Lowell, WI covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Moorland Road, East-West Freeway, WI 26. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 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 $9.47 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 Lowell, WI is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Lowell, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Berlin, WI to Lowell, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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