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

The driving distance from Shorewood, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 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
17.62 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.61 mi
21.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.61 mi
Kilometers
21.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.36 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
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood
2026-04-18T19:43
Arrive New Berlin
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 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 Shorewood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
West Milwaukee
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Shorewood
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To New Berlin
8.8 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 Shorewood and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Capitol Drive

    1.7 mi · 5 min · East Capitol Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    64 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Green Bay Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · North Green Bay Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South

    802 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Zoo Freeway

  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 Shorewood 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 27%
North-South Freeway
3.52 mi · 20%
West National Avenue
3.34 mi · 19%
East Capitol Drive
1.74 mi · 10%
Zoo Freeway
1.05 mi · 6%
I 41 South
0.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

4.76 mi · 00h 07m

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
+4 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Milwaukee
00h 13m from Shorewood
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shorewood 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 Shorewood to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 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?

West Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Shorewood and 8.8 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Milwaukee

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 West Milwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 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 1.6 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 3.7 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 West Milwaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

5 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

9 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

33 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

84 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.9 km).

Shorewood

#1 Shorewood

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population13,117
Coordinates43.0891800, -87.8875800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: East Capitol Drive (-87.887582, 43.089219)
End: West National Avenue (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shorewood and New Berlin. The current time is 19:43:19.

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.