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

The driving distance from Somerset, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.9 miles (436 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.38 mi
04h 52m
Flight
270.89 mi
435.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.89 mi
Kilometers
435.96 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.38 mi
Kilometers
502.73 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Wed, May 13, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, May 13, 5:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive New Berlin
Wed, May 13, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Somerset
155.3 mi
02h 26m
To New Berlin
157.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    97 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    22 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto County Road E

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road E

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway E

    2113 ft · 34 sec · County Highway E

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    39 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and New Berlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 73%
I 94
60.9 mi · 19%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
County Highway E
4.57 mi · 1%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
120th Street
2.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
270.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 26m from Somerset
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Somerset and 157.1 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 270.9 miles (436 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.56 one way or $83.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 270.89 mi (435.96 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Village in St.

Population4,418
Coordinates45.1244100, -92.6735400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.673861, 45.124905)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.73 L · about $41.56
Round trip
$83.11
22.04 gal · 83.46 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.56 $83.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.87 $93.74
Premium $4.65 $51.29 $102.57
Diesel $5.30 $58.45 $116.90

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and New Berlin. The current time is 19:59:56.

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.