Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to River Hills, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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River Hills, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to River Hills, WI covers 23.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| East-West Freeway | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Spruce Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Heather Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and River Hills, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West National Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CTH O
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East
4
Merge onto I 94
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 310B
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
7
Merge onto I 43
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 82A
Toward East Brown Deer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
278 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto WI 100
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Spruce Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Spruce Road
12
Turn left onto West Heather Lane
201 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Heather Lane
13
Arrive at destination
West Heather Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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.
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 310B
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du L...
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward East Brown Deer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 82A
Toward East Brown Deer Road
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
River Hills, WI
Afternoon in River Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
18 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
36m 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?
23.5 mi in 36m, mostly highway — 9.3 mi of that is on North-South Freeway.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and East-West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH O / South Moorland Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 River Hills, 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: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at River Hills, 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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