How far is Red Cedar, WI from New Berlin, WI?
The driving distance from Red Cedar, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Cedar and New Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Cedar and New Berlin.
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Start on 50th Avenue
1934 ft · 1 min · 50th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 50th Avenue
52 m · 9 sec · 50th Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
1637 ft · 45 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on County Road MM
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road MM
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Turn left onto State Highway 85
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 85
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Continue on County Road H
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road H
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Continue on State Highway 85
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 85
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 37
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Madison
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
173.8 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Moorland Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
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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 Red Cedar and New Berlin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
174 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Red Cedar and Sunny near New Berlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Cedar to New Berlin?
The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Red Cedar and 129.7 miles from New Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Cedar and Sunny near New Berlin.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
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 Lemonweir.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Cedar and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 222.28 mi (357.72 km).
#1 Red Cedar
Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.6891300, -91.8843400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.74 | $97.49 |
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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