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

The driving distance from Waunakee, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
76.91 mi
01h 13m
Flight
69.59 mi
112 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.59 mi
Kilometers
112 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.91 mi
Kilometers
123.77 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Waunakee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waunakee
2026-04-22T23:46
Arrive New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waunakee
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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Waunakee
38.4 mi
00h 36m
To New Berlin
38.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison

    2508 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waunakee 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
60.9 mi · 79%
I 39 South
6.75 mi · 9%
State Highway 19
4.91 mi · 6%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

60.9 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 36m from Waunakee
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waunakee and Sunny near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Waunakee and 38.5 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waunakee and Sunny near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waunakee and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (112 km).

Waunakee

#1 Waunakee

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population14,188
Coordinates43.1919400, -89.4556700
Altitude283
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 (-89.45567, 43.191948)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waunakee and New Berlin. The current time is 23:46:25.

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.