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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on West National Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp slight left
3105 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on WIS 16 West: Pewaukee
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH KC, CTH E: Hartland, Merton
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Merton Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Merton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway K
1275 ft · 25 sec · County Highway K
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Continue on County Road K
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road K
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Turn right onto State Highway 83
4.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on State Highway 83
8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Branch Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Branch Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
125 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Sumner Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Sumner Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road P
6 m · 1 sec · County Road P
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road P
1 mi · 2 min · County Road P
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Turn right onto Rome Road
81 m · 17 sec · Rome Road
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and Rubicon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartland.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Rubicon. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rubicon
Town in Dodge County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 43.3402800, -88.4576000 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rubicon (-88.4576, 43.34028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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