How far is New Berlin, WI from River Hills, WI?

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to River Hills, WI is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
23.49 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.53 mi
26.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.53 mi
Kilometers
26.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.81 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-18T06:50
Arrive River Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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

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
Milwaukee
WI

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

From New Berlin
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To River Hills
11.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and River Hills.

  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 right toward I 94 East

    2524 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward East Brown Deer Road

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Brown Deer Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Spruce Road

    1114 ft · 43 sec · North Spruce Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Heather Lane

    61 m · 7 sec · West Heather Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Heather Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
9.27 mi · 39%
East-West Freeway
8.61 mi · 37%
South Moorland Road
3.33 mi · 14%
I 43 North
0.82 mi · 3%
I 94 East
0.48 mi · 2%
West Brown Deer Road
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

9.27 mi · 00h 13m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milwaukee
00h 18m from New Berlin
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Rain Showers near River Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to River Hills?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from New Berlin and 11.7 miles from River Hills.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Rain Showers near River Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 1.9 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 3.3 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 1.8 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 Milwaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

1 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

36 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

81 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and River Hills. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
River Hills

#2 River Hills

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,575
Coordinates43.1741800, -87.9242500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: River Hills (-87.92425, 43.17418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and River Hills. The current time is 06:50:32.

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.