Origin
New Berlin, WI
Morning in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
7:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Newburg, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Newburg, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Newburg, WI covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrim Road, I 41, West Bend Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Pilgrim Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Newburg, WI covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrim Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH O / South Moorland Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (US 45 / West Bend Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH O / South Moorland Road
Turn sharp right onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Ap...
8
22.1 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 / West Bend Freeway toward US 45 North: West Bend
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward US 45 North: West Bend
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward CTH PV: Pleasant Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward CTH PV: Pleasant Valley Road
5
28 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 New Berlin, WI to Newburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
14.5 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Road | 8.6 mi | 16m |
| I 41 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| West Bend Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| South Moorland Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 33 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| South River Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| East Washington Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pilgrim Parkway East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrim Road
— 8.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Newburg, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West National Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CTH O
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pilgrim Parkway East
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CTH YY
8.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Pilgrim Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41; US 41; US 45
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Bend Freeway
Exit 59
Toward US 45 North: West Bend
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 65
Toward CTH PV: Pleasant Valley Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
182 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight onto CTH PV
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pleasant Valley Road
11
Enter roundabout onto CTH P
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Highway P
12
Continue on CTH P
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway P
13
Enter roundabout onto CTH NN
41 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Highway NN
14
Continue on CTH NN
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway NN
15
Enter roundabout onto South River Road
217 ft
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
16
Continue on South River Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South River Road
17
Enter roundabout onto South River Road
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
South River Road
18
Continue on South River Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South River Road
19
Turn right onto WI 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Washington Street
20
Continue on WI 33
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 33
21
Turn left onto Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Salisbury Street
22
Arrive at destination
Salisbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from New Berlin, WI · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newburg, WI
The final approach into Newburg, 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
$6.33 one way
$12.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 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 | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
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
Newburg, WI
Morning in Newburg on Saturday
Local time
7:26 AM
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
1h 3m 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 Newburg, WI covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrim Road, I 41, West Bend Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $6.33 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (US 45 / West Bend Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Newburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
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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