How far is Lake Ripley, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Lake Ripley, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.23 mi
00h 57m
Flight
44.41 mi
71.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.41 mi
Kilometers
71.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.23 mi
Kilometers
85.66 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Ripley
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Ripley
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Ripley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Concord
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Lake Ripley
26.5 mi
00h 28m
To New Berlin
26.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ripley and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on Ripley Road

    94 m · 28 sec · Ripley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ripley Road

    1027 ft · 51 sec · Ripley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    137 m · 22 sec · Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    883 ft · 44 sec · Lakeview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beach Drive

    135 m · 19 sec · Beach Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Wolff Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Wolff Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    895 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1793 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 36 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 Lake Ripley and New Berlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
36.5 mi · 69%
Jefferson Bypass
4.04 mi · 8%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 6%
Wolff Road
0.83 mi · 2%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi · 1%
Ripley Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Merge slight left

33.4 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 28m from Lake Ripley
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Ripley and Mostly Sunny near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Ripley to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Lake Ripley and 26.7 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Ripley and Mostly Sunny near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

45 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

51 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

56 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ripley and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 44.41 mi (71.47 km).

Lake Ripley

#1 Lake Ripley

Census designated place

Population1,779
Coordinates43.0058300, -88.9862200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Ripley Road (-88.986615, 43.005938)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Ripley and New Berlin. The current time is 05:30:15.

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.