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

The driving distance from Madison, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
76.55 mi
01h 15m
Flight
65.64 mi
105.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.64 mi
Kilometers
105.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.55 mi
Kilometers
123.2 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T02:21
Arrive New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Madison
35.7 mi
00h 37m
To New Berlin
40.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    97 m · 18 sec · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Brooks Street

    132 m · 26 sec · North Brooks Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Johnson Street

    2.2 mi · 7 min · West Johnson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Baldwin Street

    1058 ft · 38 sec · North Baldwin Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward WI 30 East

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 30 East
63.5 mi · 83%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 4%
West Johnson Street
2.17 mi · 3%
East Washington Avenue
1.83 mi · 2%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi · 1%
North Baldwin Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

WI 30 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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 37m from Madison
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Madison and 40.9 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 65.64 mi (105.64 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin

Population6,667
Coordinates43.0730500, -89.4012300
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: University Avenue (-89.401224, 43.073284)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 Madison and New Berlin. The current time is 02:21:57.

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.