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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Lake Geneva, WI is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.98 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.27 mi
50.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.27 mi
Kilometers
50.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.98 mi
Kilometers
57.9 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Geneva
Fri, Apr 17, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Fri, Apr 17, 3:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-17T02:16
Arrive Lake Geneva
Fri, Apr 17, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From New Berlin
18 mi
00h 23m
To Lake Geneva
18 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West National Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Moorland Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Rock Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 120

    11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 120

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120

    1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120

    68 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 West, WI 120 South, CTH H South: Lake Geneva

    1631 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2400 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 50

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
19.5 mi · 54%
State Highway 120
12.8 mi · 36%
South Moorland Road
1.49 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.71 mi · 2%
State Highway 50
0.45 mi · 1%
I 43 South
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

19.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 23m from New Berlin
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Partly Sunny near Lake Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from New Berlin and 18 miles from Lake Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Berlin and Partly Sunny near Lake Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Lake Geneva. Straight-line distance: 31.27 mi (50.33 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Lake Geneva

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population8,096
Coordinates42.5916800, -88.4334300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Lake Geneva (-88.43343, 42.59168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Lake Geneva. The current time is 02:16:03.

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.