How far is Silver Lake, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Silver Lake, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
38.15 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.87 mi
48.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.87 mi
Kilometers
48.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.39 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM CDT
Return by in Silver Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Lake
2026-10-15T15:26
Arrive New Berlin
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Lake
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
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Silver Lake
19.3 mi
00h 24m
To New Berlin
18.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
58°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    38 m · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Cogswell Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cogswell Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on 288th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 75th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    83 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Burlington Bypass

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Burlington Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 36

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 164

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 164

  12. 12

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Clark Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 43 North

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH O: Moorland Road

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road

    81 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Lake 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
5.84 mi · 15%
Burlington Bypass
5.59 mi · 15%
State Highway 164
4.97 mi · 13%
Big Bend Drive
4.27 mi · 11%
Milwaukee Avenue
2.35 mi · 6%
Geneva Road
2.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.68 mi · 00h 08m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 24m from Silver Lake
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Silver Lake and 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 Silver Lake to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Silver Lake and 18.9 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Silver Lake and Rain Showers near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 29.87 mi (48.07 km).

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#1 Silver Lake

Situated in the southeastern portion of Wisconsin within Kenosha County, this community rests at an elevation of approximately 755 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates42.5461300, -88.1656400
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street (-88.16573, 42.546057)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.37 $12.73
Premium $5.30 $7.15 $14.30
Diesel $6.19 $8.36 $16.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Lake and New Berlin. The current time is 15:26:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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