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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Adams, WI is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.05 mi
02h 44m
Flight
109.23 mi
175.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.23 mi
Kilometers
175.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.05 mi
Kilometers
222.17 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adams
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-15T15:28
Arrive Adams
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Berlin
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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
69 mi
01h 22m
To Adams
69.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West National Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    3105 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West: Wisconsin Dells

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    997 ft · 19 sec · West Wisconsin Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Wisconsin Street

    49 m · 9 sec · West Wisconsin Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Wisconsin Street

    1938 ft · 37 sec · West Wisconsin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 16

    14.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 13

    21 mi · 29 min · State Highway 13

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Grove Street

    50 m · 9 sec · West Grove Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    19 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 44%
I 39 North
34.6 mi · 25%
State Highway 13
23.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 16
14.1 mi · 10%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 22m from New Berlin
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Areas Of Fog near Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from New Berlin and 69.1 miles from Adams.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Areas Of Fog near Adams.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Adams. Straight-line distance: 109.23 mi (175.79 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Adams

#2 Adams

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,382
Coordinates43.9560800, -89.8181800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Adams (-89.81818, 43.95608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Adams. The current time is 15:28:22.

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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.