Origin
Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Evening in Town of Oconomowoc on Wednesday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to New Berlin, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Tom Fisk
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 28.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 16, 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 14.2 miles on WI 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.50 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
14.4 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on WI 16 and East-West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on WI 16.
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.
WI 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 16 and East-West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near McMahon Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (McMahon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CTH P / Brown Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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McMahon Road
At end of road, turn left onto McMahon Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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CTH P / Brown Street
Turn right onto CTH P / Brown Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WI 16
Merge onto WI 16
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| East-West Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Brown Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| McMahon Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| County Highway K | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lake Side Heights Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WI 16
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Oconomowoc, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on Lake Side Heights Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lake Side Heights Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto McMahon Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
McMahon Road
3
Turn left onto CTH K
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
County Highway K
4
Turn right onto CTH P
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Brown Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
6
Merge onto WI 16
14 mi
·
16 min
·
WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
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 14.4 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 28.8 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Berlin, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Town of Oconomowoc, WI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Town of Oconomowoc, WI
This is one driving day of about 28.8 miles and 40m.
At 28.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on WI 16 for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Town of Oconomowoc, WI · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Berlin, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Berlin, 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
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
New Berlin, WI
Evening in New Berlin on Wednesday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
8 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
40m 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 Town of Oconomowoc, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 28.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 16, 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 14.4 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.50 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 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (McMahon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CTH P / Brown Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to New Berlin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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