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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Powers Lake, WI is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
35.23 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.7 mi
49.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.7 mi
Kilometers
49.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.23 mi
Kilometers
56.7 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powers Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-23T01:41
Arrive Powers Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
17.6 mi
00h 28m
To Powers Lake
17.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Powers Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Rock Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha

    1176 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Big Bend Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Clark Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 164

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 164

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36

  11. 11

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto McHenry Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · McHenry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Highway P

    3.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway P

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    123 m · 11 sec · Bloomfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 399th Avenue

    105 m · 15 sec · 399th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 399th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milwaukee Avenue
6.67 mi · 19%
Rock Freeway
5.83 mi · 17%
State Highway 164
4.93 mi · 14%
McHenry Street
4.91 mi · 14%
Big Bend Drive
4.4 mi · 13%
County Highway P
3.92 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

5.83 mi · 00h 06m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 28m from New Berlin
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Powers Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from New Berlin and 17.6 miles from Powers Lake.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Powers Lake. Straight-line distance: 30.7 mi (49.4 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Powers Lake

City in North Dakota, USA

Population1,615
Coordinates42.5536300, -88.2945400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Powers Lake (-88.29454, 42.55363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
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
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Powers Lake. The current time is 01:41:37.

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.