How far is Rochester, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Rochester, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
21.04 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.26 mi
27.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.26 mi
Kilometers
27.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.04 mi
Kilometers
33.86 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-18T09:56
Arrive New Berlin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
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
Big Bend
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Rochester
10.5 mi
00h 13m
To New Berlin
10.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1575 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    766 ft · 28 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 164

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 164

  6. 6

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Clark Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 43 North

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH O: Moorland Road

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road

    81 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
5.84 mi · 28%
State Highway 164
4.97 mi · 24%
Big Bend Drive
4.27 mi · 20%
South Moorland Road
1.93 mi · 9%
State Highway 36
1.59 mi · 8%
Milwaukee Avenue
0.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

5.61 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Bend
00h 13m from Rochester
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Big Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Rochester and 10.6 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rochester and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Big Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Big Bend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Bend.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

29 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

31 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

67 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 17.26 mi (27.78 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,880
Coordinates42.7414100, -88.2242600
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-88.224257, 42.741255)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and New Berlin. The current time is 09:56:20.

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.