How far is New Berlin, WI from Merton, WI?
The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Merton, WI is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Berlin and Merton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Merton.
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Start on West National Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp slight left
3105 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on WIS 16 West: Pewaukee
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH JK, CTH KE: Jungbluth Road, North Shore Drive
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Jungbluth Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Jungbluth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway K
1329 ft · 32 sec · County Highway K
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Turn left onto Winkleman Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Winkleman Road
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Continue on Main Street
1929 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and Merton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.66 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Merton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Merton?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from New Berlin and 10.2 miles from Merton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Merton.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Merton. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.86 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merton
Village in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,649 |
| Coordinates | 43.1466700, -88.3067600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merton (-88.30676, 43.14667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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