Origin
New Berlin, WI
Evening in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Bohners Lake, WI
Drive Time
49m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Berlin, WI
Esteban Arango
Bohners Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward jaunt through the Midwest, the 30.5-mile trip from New Berlin to Bohners Lake is an ideal choice. You can expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly affordable journey that doesn't require complex planning or overnight stays. The route keeps you entirely within Wisconsin, transitioning between familiar local roads and the Rock Freeway. It is a no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently, allowing you to spend more time at your destination rather than on the road.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.2 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 30.5-mile journey offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway speed with local navigation. You will spend 41% of your time on highways, though the character of the road shifts as you transition between Milwaukee Avenue, the Rock Freeway, and State Highway 164. Be prepared for a variety of conditions, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 6.7 miles along Milwaukee Avenue. Because the route is categorized as a mixed drive, you will encounter both higher-speed freeway sections and slower, more localized road segments. This combination keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding on the driver.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Milwaukee Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 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 1.9 miles in near I 43 / Rock Freeway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.5 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 1.9 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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 (Milwaukee Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
7.7 mi into trip
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~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
6
22.1 mi into trip
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~32m in
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Milwaukee Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
29.6 mi into trip
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~45m in
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Oakwood Drive
Turn left onto Oakwood Drive
Navigation decision point
5
29.7 mi into trip
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~46m in
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West Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Bohners Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha along the way.
Waukesha
7.7 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Avenue | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Rock Freeway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 164 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Big Bend Drive | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| McHenry Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 36 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Clark Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Milwaukee Avenue
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Bohners Lake, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
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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
Use the none lane.
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 right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
Use the none lane.
13
Turn slight left onto McHenry Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
McHenry Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Oakwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oakwood Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
16
At end of road, turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
17
Turn right
178 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn right onto Fairview Court
96 ft
·
4 sec
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Fairview Court
19
Arrive at destination
Fairview Court
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 49-minute trip with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about heavy refueling logistics given the modest $5 estimated cost for the entire 30.5-mile stretch. Because the longest single segment is only 6.7 miles, you can easily maintain a steady pace without needing to schedule formal breaks. Focus on navigating the transition between State Highway 164 and the local road network, as this is where the route's personality changes most significantly. Treat this as a simple, low-pressure transit that lets you reach Bohners Lake quickly and comfortably.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.2 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 miles.
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 30.5 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bohners Lake, 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 30.5 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Berlin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Milwaukee Avenue for about 6.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from New Berlin, WI · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bohners Lake, WI
The final approach into Bohners Lake, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bohners Lake, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.27 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bohners Lake, WI
Evening in Bohners Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
12 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
49m 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 Bohners Lake, WI covers 30.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Milwaukee Avenue, Rock Freeway, State Highway 164. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.63 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 30.5 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 1.9 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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 (Milwaukee Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Bohners Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha along the way.
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