Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Grafton, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI covers 34.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 34.6 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and East-West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.3 miles on North-South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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
8/10
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 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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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...
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 92
Toward WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton
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 Grafton, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Q: Grafton along the way.
Cth Q: Grafton
32.6 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 19.3 mi | 24m |
| East-West Freeway | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Washington Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West National Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 19.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Grafton, 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
19 mi
·
24 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 92
Toward WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto WI 60
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
78 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from New Berlin, WI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grafton, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Grafton, 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
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Grafton, WI
Afternoon in Grafton on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
3 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
50m 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 Grafton, WI covers 34.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $5.41 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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.
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Grafton, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Q: Grafton 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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