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

The driving distance from Rubicon, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.13 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.69 mi
49.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.69 mi
Kilometers
49.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.2 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Mon, May 4, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Rubicon
Mon, May 4, 11:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rubicon
2026-05-04T22:04
Arrive New Berlin
Mon, May 4, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rubicon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Germantown
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Rubicon
21.5 mi
00h 23m
To New Berlin
19.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rome Road

    81 m · 17 sec · Rome Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road P

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road P

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60

    70 m · 7 sec · State Highway 60

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on West Sumner Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward National Avenue

    1364 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West National Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Oklahoma Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West National Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West National Avenue

  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 Rubicon and New Berlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
27 mi · 66%
State Highway 60
4.7 mi · 11%
West Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 9%
West National Avenue
3.34 mi · 8%
West Commerce Boulevard
1.97 mi · 5%
County Road P
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 23m from Rubicon
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rubicon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rubicon to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Rubicon and 19.6 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rubicon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Germantown, 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 Germantown.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

27 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

35 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

59 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

62 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rubicon and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).

Rubicon

#1 Rubicon

Town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,198
Coordinates43.3402800, -88.4576000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.457219, 43.340274)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rubicon and New Berlin. The current time is 22:04:14.

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.