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

The driving distance from Hudson, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.92 mi
04h 26m
Flight
269.17 mi
433.18 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.17 mi
Kilometers
433.18 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.92 mi
Kilometers
489.11 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive New Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Hudson
151.8 mi
02h 13m
To New Berlin
152.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Second Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    177 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
239 mi · 79%
I 94
60.9 mi · 20%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.74 mi
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
I 94 Alternate East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
269.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 13m from Hudson
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Hudson and 152.1 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.46 one way or $80.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 269.17 mi (433.18 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in and county seat of St.

Population8,813
Coordinates44.9746900, -92.7568700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Second Street (-92.75692, 44.974687)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.6 L · about $40.46
Round trip
$80.93
21.46 gal · 81.2 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.46 $80.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.63 $91.27
Premium $4.65 $49.94 $99.87
Diesel $5.30 $56.91 $113.82

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and New Berlin. The current time is 18:39:30.

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.