How far is Oak Creek, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.21 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.89 mi
22.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.21 mi
Kilometers
35.75 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Wed, May 6, 5:15 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Wed, May 6, 5:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-05-06T16:49
Arrive New Berlin
Wed, May 6, 5:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Creek
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Oak Creek
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To New Berlin
12.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2468 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road

    613 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East

    567 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and New Berlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 21%
I 43 South
3.99 mi · 18%
North-South Freeway
2.49 mi · 11%
East Puetz Road
2.44 mi · 11%
I 41 North
2.14 mi · 10%
South Moorland Road
1.53 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Airport Freeway

Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

4.58 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 13m from Oak Creek
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Mostly Cloudy near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 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?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Oak Creek and 12.4 miles from New Berlin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Oak Creek and Mostly Cloudy near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.36 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.30 $4.14 $8.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and New Berlin. The current time is 16:49:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.