How far is North Prairie, WI from New Berlin, WI?
The driving distance from North Prairie, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Prairie and New Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Prairie and New Berlin.
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Start on the route
17 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
889 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East State Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Genesee Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Genesee Road
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Turn slight right
595 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Les Paul Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn right onto State Highway 164
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 164
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Turn left onto Lawnsdale Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lawnsdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West National Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Prairie and New Berlin.
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.
Lawnsdale Road
Turn left onto Lawnsdale Road
4.6 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Berlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Prairie to New Berlin?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9 miles from North Prairie and 8.1 miles from New Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Berlin.
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
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Prairie and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 15.29 mi (24.61 km).
#1 North Prairie
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,236 |
| Coordinates | 42.9344600, -88.4053700 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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