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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Rochester, WI is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
20.93 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.26 mi
27.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.26 mi
Kilometers
27.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.93 mi
Kilometers
33.68 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Sat, Apr 18, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-18T11:24
Arrive Rochester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Big Bend
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From New Berlin
10.4 mi
00h 15m
To Rochester
10.4 mi
00h 15m

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
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    687 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1575 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    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 Rochester.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
5.83 mi · 28%
State Highway 164
4.93 mi · 24%
Big Bend Drive
4.4 mi · 21%
State Highway 36
1.59 mi · 8%
South Moorland Road
1.49 mi · 7%
Milwaukee Avenue
0.91 mi · 4%
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 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Bend
00h 15m from New Berlin
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Big Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from New Berlin and 10.4 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Big Bend

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

29 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

31 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

67 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 17.26 mi (27.78 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Rochester

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,880
Coordinates42.7414100, -88.2242600
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Rochester (-88.22426, 42.74141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
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.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 Rochester. The current time is 11:24:37.

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.