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

The driving distance from Hayward, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 342.1 miles (550.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
342.14 mi
05h 16m
Flight
267.73 mi
430.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.73 mi
Kilometers
430.87 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.14 mi
Kilometers
550.62 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Fri, Apr 17, 2:08 PM CDT
Return by in Hayward
Fri, Apr 17, 7:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayward
2026-04-17T08:51
Arrive New Berlin
Fri, Apr 17, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hayward
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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Hayward
170.8 mi
02h 38m
To New Berlin
171.3 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20.7 mi · 29 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 63

    40 m · 7 sec · US 63

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto US 63

    1021 ft · 19 sec · US 63

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 53 South, US 63 South,

    5 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 53 South, US 63 South,

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    84.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayward 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
256 mi · 75%
I 94
60.9 mi · 18%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
US 63
0.22 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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.4 mi
267.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 38m from Hayward
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely leaving Hayward 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 Hayward to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.6 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Hayward and 171.3 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Likely around Hayward and Partly Sunny near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warrens, 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 Warrens.

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayward and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 267.73 mi (430.87 km).

Hayward

#1 Hayward

Town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,595
Coordinates46.0130100, -91.4846200
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: US 63 (-91.484604, 46.013023)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.7 L · about $45.52
Round trip
$91.03
24.14 gal · 91.4 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.52 $91.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.33 $102.67
Premium $4.65 $56.17 $112.35
Diesel $5.30 $64.02 $128.04

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayward and New Berlin. The current time is 08:51:50.

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.