How far is New Berlin, WI from Wales, WI?
The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Wales, WI is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha 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 Wales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Wales.
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Start on West National Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West National Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lawnsdale Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Lawnsdale Road
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Turn slight right
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 164
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 164
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Turn slight left
587 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Les Paul Parkway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto Boettcher Road
2 mi · 5 min · Boettcher Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1188 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2452 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
35 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 Wales.
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.
West Lawnsdale Road
Turn right onto West Lawnsdale Road
4.56 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sunny leaving New Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Wales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Wales?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from New Berlin and 8.3 miles from Wales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Wales.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
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 Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Wales. Straight-line distance: 13.7 mi (22.05 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wales
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 43.0044500, -88.3767600 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wales (-88.37676, 43.00445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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