How far is New Berlin, WI from South Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to South Milwaukee, WI is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and South Milwaukee.
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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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Continue on South Moorland Road
101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road
67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road
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Continue on South Moorland Road
532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road
111 m · 7 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
566 ft · 11 sec · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Rock Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH BB: Rawson Avenue
1980 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Rawson Avenue
3.9 mi · 9 min · West Rawson Avenue
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Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
1582 ft · 56 sec · 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and South Milwaukee.
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
8.22 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Berlin and Partly Sunny near South Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to South Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from New Berlin and 9.4 miles from South Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Berlin and Partly Sunny near South Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Greendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and South Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.46 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Milwaukee
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 20,673 |
| Coordinates | 42.9105700, -87.8606400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Avenue (-87.860719, 42.910573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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