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

The driving distance from Lancaster, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
154.27 mi
02h 35m
Flight
131.98 mi
212.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.98 mi
Kilometers
212.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.27 mi
Kilometers
248.28 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
Shorewood Hills
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Lancaster
77.7 mi
01h 17m
To New Berlin
76.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Lancaster and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Jefferson Street

    56 m · 12 sec · South Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Cherry Street

    97 m · 16 sec · West Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Madison Street

    1084 ft · 37 sec · North Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road A

    582 ft · 12 sec · County Road A

  5. 5

    Continue on East Elm Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road A

    2559 ft · 56 sec · County Road A

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 129

    1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 129

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    2616 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 18

    15.6 mi · 22 min · US Highway 18

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 18

    8.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 18

  13. 13

    Continue on Dodgeville Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Dodgeville Expressway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

    45 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1699 ft · 26 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    38.2 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  24. 24

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
60.6 mi · 39%
Dodgeville Expressway
40.6 mi · 26%
US Highway 18
24.1 mi · 16%
Lincoln Avenue
9.15 mi · 6%
West Beltline Highway
8.75 mi · 6%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

60.1 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood Hills
01h 17m from Lancaster
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Shorewood Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Lancaster and 76.6 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood Hills

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

4 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

11 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

46 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

52 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 131.98 mi (212.4 km).

Lancaster

#1 Lancaster

City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,700
Coordinates42.8474900, -90.7106800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: South Jefferson Street (-90.710827, 42.84749)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.14 $46.27
Premium $4.65 $25.32 $50.64
Diesel $5.30 $28.85 $57.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster and New Berlin. The current time is 23:26:02.

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.