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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Racine, WI is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.67 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.9 mi
38.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.9 mi
Kilometers
38.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.67 mi
Kilometers
55.79 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 7:23 PM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Racine
Wed, Apr 22, 7:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Berlin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oak Creek
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From New Berlin
17.3 mi
00h 22m
To Racine
17.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road

    111 m · 7 sec · South Moorland Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    566 ft · 11 sec · South Moorland Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Rock Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

    1682 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwestern Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Northwestern Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwestern Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Northwestern Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwestern Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwestern Avenue

    2024 ft · 35 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    22 m · 4 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
11.9 mi · 34%
Northwestern Avenue
9 mi · 26%
Rock Freeway
8.22 mi · 24%
South Moorland Road
2.4 mi · 7%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 4%
State Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Creek
00h 22m from New Berlin
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from New Berlin and 17.3 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Creek.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

8 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

17 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

19 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

90 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Racine. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.46 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: West National Avenue (-88.108392, 42.976412)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Racine. The current time is 18:38:46.

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.