How far is Wauwatosa, WI from New London, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to New London, WI is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and New London.
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Start on West State Street
42 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Continue on West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton
758 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 45
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Take the exit slight left
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto East Beacon Avenue
1650 ft · 35 sec · East Beacon Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pearl Street
1619 ft · 42 sec · South Pearl Street
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Turn left onto West North Water Street
14 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and New London.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to New London?
The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 54.9 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wauwatosa and Sunny near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and New London. Straight-line distance: 99.75 mi (160.54 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London
City in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.3927600, -88.7398300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-88.73983, 44.39276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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