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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Elkhart Lake, WI is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
72.32 mi
01h 40m
Flight
59.38 mi
95.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.38 mi
Kilometers
95.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.32 mi
Kilometers
116.38 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhart Lake
Tue, May 26, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Tue, May 26, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-05-26T04:57
Arrive Elkhart Lake
Tue, May 26, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Saukville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
36.2 mi
00h 50m
To Elkhart Lake
36.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right toward I 94 East

    2524 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

    30.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road A

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road A

  11. 11

    Continue on East Rhine Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · East Rhine Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Arno Way

    29 m · 4 sec · Arno Way

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arno Way

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 57 North
30.4 mi · 42%
North-South Freeway
24.9 mi · 34%
East-West Freeway
8.61 mi · 12%
South Moorland Road
3.33 mi · 5%
County Road A
3.25 mi · 4%
I 43 North
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WI 57 North

Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

30.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saukville
00h 50m from New Berlin
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Sunny near Elkhart Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Saukville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from New Berlin and 36.2 miles from Elkhart Lake.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saukville

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

45 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

49 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

58 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Elkhart Lake. Straight-line distance: 59.38 mi (95.57 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Elkhart Lake

#2 Elkhart Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population1,013
Coordinates43.8333300, -88.0178700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Elkhart Lake (-88.01787, 43.83333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.66 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.32 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Elkhart Lake. The current time is 04:57:59.

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.