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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Rubicon, WI is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
40.54 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.69 mi
49.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.69 mi
Kilometers
49.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.54 mi
Kilometers
65.24 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rubicon
Tue, May 5, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Tue, May 5, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-05-04T23:19
Arrive Rubicon
Tue, May 5, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Hartland
WI

Village in Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
20.3 mi
00h 30m
To Rubicon
20.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 slight left

    3105 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WIS 16 West: Pewaukee

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH KC, CTH E: Hartland, Merton

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Merton Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Merton Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway K

    1275 ft · 25 sec · County Highway K

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road K

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 83

    4.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 83

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 83

    8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on Branch Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Branch Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    125 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Sumner Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Sumner Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road P

    6 m · 1 sec · County Road P

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road P

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road P

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rome Road

    81 m · 17 sec · Rome Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 83
12.8 mi · 32%
WIS 16 West
7.44 mi · 18%
East-West Freeway
6.66 mi · 16%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 10%
West Sumner Street
2.15 mi · 5%
State Highway 60
2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 83

Continue on State Highway 83

8.41 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 30m from New Berlin
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Berlin and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rubicon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from New Berlin and 20.3 miles from Rubicon.

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 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Berlin and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rubicon.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

35 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

38 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Rubicon. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Rubicon

Town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,198
Coordinates43.3402800, -88.4576000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Rubicon (-88.4576, 43.34028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Rubicon. The current time is 23:19:23.

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.