Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
New Berlin, WI
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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 highway & surface. 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.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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.
Destination
Twin Lakes, WI
Afternoon in Twin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
39.2 mi in 58m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Rock Freeway.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Rock Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Rock 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 Twin Lakes, 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Twin Lakes, 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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