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Trip from New Berlin, WI to Fredonia, WI

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

Drive Time

59m

Distance

43.9 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

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city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Downtown Fredonia, WI, WI

Fredonia, WI

Andreas Schnabl

Trip Overview

New Berlin, WI to Fredonia, WI is 43.9 miles and takes about 59m via North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, connecting two points in Wisconsin. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, it's ideal for a quick day trip or a brief segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical option for those prioritizing speed and efficiency over leisurely exploration. Consider this route when you need to cover a moderate distance without significant detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North-South Freeway 20.6 mi 25m
East-West Freeway 8.6 mi 12m
WI 57 5.2 mi 6m
I 43 4.3 mi 4m
South Moorland Road 3.3 mi 6m
Fredonia Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
North Milwaukee Street <0.1 mi <1m
West National Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North-South Freeway — 20.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Fredonia, 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

21 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 43; WI 57

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn slight left onto WI 57

5.2 mi · 6 min · WI 57
Exit 97 Toward WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth
10

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 23 sec
11

Turn left onto CTH A; CTH H

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Fredonia Avenue
12

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

165 ft · 7 sec · North Milwaukee Street
13

Arrive at destination

North Milwaukee Street

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Milwaukee County, and largest city in State of Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milwaukee, WI

22 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

West Allis, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milwaukee, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — 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.
5
3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight 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...
5
13.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 43 / North-South Freeway

Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.86 one way

$13.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.54 $15.07
premium $4.89 $8.45 $16.90
diesel $5.61 $9.69 $19.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.2 0 $4.61 $2.11
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
EV Truck/SUV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Partly Sunny

W 15 to 20 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:43AM CDT until April 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:40AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Fredonia, WI

Afternoon in Fredonia on Saturday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

11 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

59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the journey taking place on major freeways. You'll experience the efficiency of the North-South Freeway for a significant stretch of 20.6 miles without interruption. The route primarily utilizes the North-South Freeway and WI 57, offering a consistent driving experience. Expect a smooth ride predominantly on well-maintained highways, making it easy to maintain a steady pace. The character remains consistent, largely avoiding winding local roads in favor of direct, high-speed travel.

88% 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: 20.6 mi on North-South Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

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 3.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.6 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 Fredonia, 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 3.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fredonia, 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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