The drive from New Berlin, WI to Montrose, WI covers 91.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Freeway, South Beltline Highway, US 18 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.2 miles on East-West Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.8 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 91.6 miles, with most of the trip on East-West Freeway and South Beltline Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.2 miles on East-West Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and South Beltline Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near I 94 / East-West Freeway.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 10.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.6 mi into trip|~14m in|I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.1 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|WI 30
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30 toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 240
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janes...
9
64.4 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 240A
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
8
76.9 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 18; US 151
Take the exit onto US 18; US 151 toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
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 258
Toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
7
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward CTH PB
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 79
Toward CTH PB
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Berlin, WI and Montrose, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Cth.
Madison
64.1 mi in|~1h 12m|via WI 30
Cth
82.6 mi in|~1h 37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi
1h 4m
South Beltline Highway
8.2 mi
11m
US 18
5.7 mi
8m
County Road PB
3.8 mi
5m
County Highway PB
3.4 mi
5m
South Moorland Road
3.3 mi
6m
I 39
3.2 mi
3m
Montrose Road
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Montrose, 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
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 94
6.7 mi·7 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
54 mi·57 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30
0.2 mi·15 sec·WI 30
Exit 240Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·23 sec
Exit 240AToward I 39 South, I 90 East: JanesvilleUse the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 39; I 90
3.2 mi·3 min·I 39; I 90
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 142AToward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
10
Merge onto US 12; US 18
8.2 mi·11 min·South Beltline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 18; US 151
5.7 mi·8 min·US 18; US 151
Exit 258Toward US 18 West, US 151 South: DodgevilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 79Toward CTH PBUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
136 ft·5 sec
14
Turn left onto CTH PB
0.1 mi·21 sec·Old County Road PB
15
Continue on CTH PB
3.3 mi·5 min·County Highway PB
16
Turn right onto CTH PB
0.3 mi·47 sec·Paoli Road
17
Turn left onto CTH PB
0.1 mi·13 sec·County Highway PB
18
Turn left
92 ft·8 sec
19
Turn slight right onto CTH PB
3.8 mi·5 min·County Road PB
20
Continue on CTH PB
385 ft·8 sec·County Highway PB
21
Turn right onto Montrose Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Montrose Road
22
Turn right onto Feller Drive
31 ft·1 sec·Feller Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Feller Drive
Trip Plan
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 45.8 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montrose, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Berlin, WI
This is one driving day of about 91.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from New Berlin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 60.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from New Berlin, WI
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.32 one way
$28.64 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.72
$31.45
premium
$4.89
$17.63
$35.26
diesel
$5.61
$20.22
$40.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
Efficient EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
EV Truck/SUV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Late night
in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
3:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montrose, WI
Late night
in Montrose on Saturday
Local time
3:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cottage Grove, WI
46 mi in
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
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
1h 51m 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 Montrose, WI covers 91.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East-West Freeway, South Beltline Highway, US 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 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 $14.32 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 91.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 10.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Berlin, WI and Montrose, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Cth.
