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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
85.73 mi
01h 22m
Flight
68.84 mi
110.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.84 mi
Kilometers
110.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.73 mi
Kilometers
137.97 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Wed, May 6, 5:15 PM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Wed, May 6, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-05-06T15:53
Arrive Fitchburg
Wed, May 6, 5:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Aztalan
WI

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

From New Berlin
42.8 mi
00h 41m
To Fitchburg
42.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
53°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

    43 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon

    148 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 70%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 7%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 6%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 5%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 4%
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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aztalan
00h 41m from New Berlin
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New Berlin and Partly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Aztalan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from New Berlin and 42.9 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Aztalan

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

37 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

43 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 68.84 mi (110.78 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Fitchburg. The current time is 15:53:14.

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.