Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Rochester, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Rochester, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Rochester, WI covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m 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 43 South, Rock Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Moorland Road | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| Rock Freeway | — | — |
| WI 164 | — | — |
| Big Bend Drive | — | — |
| Clark Street | — | — |
| Highway 164 | — | — |
| Highway 36 | — | — |
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 Rochester, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
West National Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Moorland Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 43 South
4
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Rock Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
6
Turn straight onto Big Bend Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Bend Drive
7
Continue on Clark Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Street
8
Continue on Big Bend Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Bend Drive
9
Continue on State Highway 164
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 164
10
Turn right onto State Highway 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 36
11
Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
12
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
13
Continue on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rochester, WI
Afternoon in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
20.9 mi in 31m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Moorland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Rochester, WI is easy. At 31m 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 Rochester, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Berlin, WI to Rochester, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester, 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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