How far is Hawthorne, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Hawthorne, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 365.4 miles (588.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.3 miles (491.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
365.45 mi
05h 34m
Flight
305.35 mi
491.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.35 mi
Kilometers
491.41 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.45 mi
Kilometers
588.14 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Fri, May 22, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in Hawthorne
Fri, May 22, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne
2026-05-21T23:03
Arrive New Berlin
Fri, May 22, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorne
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brockway
WI

Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Hawthorne
182.5 mi
02h 47m
To New Berlin
183 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on Town Hall Road

    37 m · 7 sec · Town Hall Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road B

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road B

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    97 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    84.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne and New Berlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 46%
County Road B
132 mi · 36%
I 94
60.9 mi · 17%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
I 94 Alternate East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
305.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockway
02h 47m from Hawthorne
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Hawthorne and Partly Sunny near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 365.4 miles (588.1 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brockway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.5 miles from Hawthorne and 183 miles from New Berlin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 305.3 miles (491.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.65 one way or $97.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Hawthorne and Partly Sunny near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Brockway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brockway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brockway.

RAIL

Tomah

43 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

60 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

69 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

74 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 305.35 mi (491.41 km).

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#1 Hawthorne

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,157
Coordinates46.5030000, -91.8607500
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Hall Road (-91.860812, 46.502984)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.9 gal
48.82 L · about $48.65
Round trip
$97.29
25.8 gal · 97.64 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.3 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.65 $97.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.86 $109.73
Premium $4.65 $60.04 $120.07
Diesel $5.30 $68.42 $136.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawthorne and New Berlin. The current time is 23:03:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.