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Trip from New Holstein, WI to New Berlin, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

83.8 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

Downtown New Holstein, WI, WI

New Holstein, WI

Matthis Volquardsen

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Holstein, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Milwaukee Drive, Calumet Avenue, 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.10 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

41.9 miles from New Holstein, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 83.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 83.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Milwaukee Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from New Holstein, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Holstein, WI to New Berlin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Milwaukee Drive
Calumet Avenue
7th Street
Fremont Street
South 1st Street
East Water Street
the route
Highway 57

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Milwaukee Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wisconsin Avenue

82 ft · 10 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
2

Turn sharp left onto Milwaukee Drive

3.0 mi · 4 min · Milwaukee Drive
3

Continue on Calumet Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Calumet Avenue
4

Turn slight right onto 7th Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · 7th Street
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fremont Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Fremont Street
6

Turn right onto South 1st Street

449 ft · 8 sec · South 1st Street
7

Turn slight left onto East Water Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Water Street
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

144 ft · 2 sec · the route
9

Exit the roundabout

3.4 mi · 5 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 57

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 57
11

Continue on North Mill Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Mill Street
12

Continue on State Highway 57

44 mi · 56 min · State Highway 57
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 94 West: Madison
14

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

4.8 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
16

Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
18

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Zoo Freeway
19

Take the exit slight right toward National Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · National Avenue
20

Turn right onto West National Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · West National Avenue
21

Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Oklahoma Avenue
22

Continue on West National Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · West National Avenue
23

Arrive at your destination

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 41.9 miles from New Holstein, WI, or about 45m into the drive.

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 18 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 45m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Berlin, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Holstein, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Holstein, WI

This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from New Holstein, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.9 mi from New Holstein, WI · 45m into the drive

Downtown Germantown, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Germantown, WI

42 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

Plymouth, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Germantown, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from New Holstein, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Berlin, WI

The final approach into New Berlin, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.10 one way

$26.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.38 $28.77
premium $4.89 $16.13 $32.25
diesel $5.61 $18.50 $37.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.80 $4.02
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.33 $3.35
EV Truck/SUV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 Holstein, WI

Afternoon in New Holstein on Thursday

Local time

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Berlin, WI

Afternoon in New Berlin on Thursday

Local time

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Germantown, WI

42 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

4 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 30m 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 Holstein, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Milwaukee Drive, Calumet Avenue, 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.9 miles from New Holstein, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.10 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.
The drive from New Holstein, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Holstein, WI to New Berlin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Holstein, WI to New Berlin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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