Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Townsend, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
181.3 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m
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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Townsend, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Townsend, WI covers 181.3 miles and takes about 4h 4m 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, Pilgrim Parkway East, Pilgrim Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
90.6 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Moorland Road | — | — |
| Pilgrim Parkway East | — | — |
| Pilgrim Road | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| US 41 North | — | — |
| CTH 00 | — | — |
| West Northland Avenue | — | — |
| North Lynndale Drive | — | — |
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 Townsend, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
West National Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Moorland Road
3
Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Pilgrim Parkway East
4
Continue on Pilgrim Road
8.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Pilgrim Road
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
6
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
7 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
8
Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
9
Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00
233 ft
·
8 sec
·
CTH 00
10
Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Northland Avenue
11
Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lynndale Drive
13
Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
14
Continue on County Road A
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road A
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 47
16
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on State Highway 47
17 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 47
18
Continue on South Cecil Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cecil Street
19
Continue on State Highway 117
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 117
20
Turn right onto State Highway 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 22
21
Turn left onto County Road R
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road R
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road M
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road M
23
Turn left onto Red Banks Road
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Red Banks Road
24
Turn left onto State Highway 32
27 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 32
25
Turn left onto Elm Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Elm Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.6 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 40 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Townsend, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Berlin, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Berlin, WI
This is one driving day of about 181.3 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from New Berlin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.34 one way
$56.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.89 | $69.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.03 | $80.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.04 | $8.70 |
| Efficient EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.38 | $11.60 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Townsend, WI
Afternoon in Townsend on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
181.3 mi in 4h 4m 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.
26 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 4m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Berlin, WI to Townsend, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 181.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Berlin, WI to Townsend, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Townsend, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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