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Trip from New Berlin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

39.2 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Twin Lakes, WI, WI

Twin Lakes, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI covers 39.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rock Freeway, State Highway 83, Burlington Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Rock Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI covers 39.2 miles and takes about 58m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rock Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.

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 39.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.3 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
7.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 50 Toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
4
22.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
33.3 mi into trip | ~48m in | WI 50 / State Highway 50

Turn right onto WI 50 / State Highway 50

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
38.7 mi into trip | ~57m in | CTH O; CTH Z / East Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto CTH O; CTH Z / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
39.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue

Navigation decision point

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 Twin Lakes, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha along the way.

Waukesha

7.7 mi in | ~9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rock Freeway 5.8 mi 6m
State Highway 83 5.7 mi 8m
Burlington Bypass 5.3 mi 7m
State Highway 164 4.9 mi 7m
Big Bend Drive 4.4 mi 7m
368th Street 3.5 mi 6m
Milwaukee Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
State Highway 50 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Rock Freeway — 5.8 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Twin Lakes, WI.

1

Start on West National Avenue

69 ft · 1 sec · West National Avenue
2

Turn left onto CTH O

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Moorland Road
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 43 South
4

Merge onto I 43

5.8 mi · 6 min · Rock Freeway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 50 Toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn straight onto WI 164

1.9 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Drive
7

Continue on WI 164

0.7 mi · 1 min · Clark Street
8

Continue on WI 164

2.5 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Drive
9

Continue on WI 164

4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 164
10

Turn right onto WI 36

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
11

Continue on WI 36

2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
12

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 36; WI 83

5.3 mi · 7 min · Burlington Bypass
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
14

Turn left onto WI 83

5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 83
15

Turn right onto WI 50

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
17

Turn left onto CTH O

3.5 mi · 6 min · 368th Street
18

At end of road, turn left onto CTH O; CTH Z

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Main Street
19

Continue on CTH Z

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street
20

At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z

399 ft · 11 sec · South Lake Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

CTH EM; CTH Z

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.6 mi from New Berlin, WI · 28m into the drive

Downtown Waterford, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterford, WI

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

Bohners Lake, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterford, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Twin Lakes, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Twin Lakes, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.13 one way

$12.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.73 $13.46
premium $4.89 $7.54 $15.09
diesel $5.61 $8.65 $17.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 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 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Morning in New Berlin on Saturday

Local time

10:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Twin Lakes, WI

Morning in Twin Lakes on Saturday

Local time

10:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Waterford, WI

20 mi in

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

58m 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 Twin Lakes, WI covers 39.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rock Freeway, State Highway 83, Burlington Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.6 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 $6.13 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 39.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.3 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Twin Lakes, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha 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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