How far is New Berlin, WI from Silver Lake, WI?
The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Silver Lake, WI is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Berlin and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Silver Lake.
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Start on West National Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto South Moorland Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South
1960 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
1176 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Big Bend Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive
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Continue on Clark Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street
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Continue on Big Bend Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive
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Continue on State Highway 164
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 164
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Turn right onto State Highway 36
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Bypass
5.3 mi · 7 min · Burlington Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
636 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 83
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Turn left onto Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Continue on Cogswell Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cogswell Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
38 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and Silver Lake.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Berlin and Rain Showers near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from New Berlin and 19.3 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Berlin and Rain Showers near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
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 Waterford.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 29.87 mi (48.07 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Lake
Situated in the southeastern portion of Wisconsin within Kenosha County, this community rests at an elevation of approximately 755 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5461300, -88.1656400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-88.16564, 42.54613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.12 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
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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