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Trip from Beloit, WI to New Berlin, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

63 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Beloit, WI

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city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 63-mile drive from Beloit, WI, to New Berlin, WI, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this route is quite budget-friendly. The majority of your journey, 86% to be exact, will be on the highway, making for an efficient transit between these two Midwest locations. You'll primarily use I-43, East Hart Road, and Shopiere Road, offering a direct and uncomplicated path.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 53.9 mi 57m
East Hart Road 2.4 mi 4m
Shopiere Road 2.2 mi 3m
South Moorland Road 1.9 mi 3m
Park Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Henry Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
White Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
South Riverside Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 53.9 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beloit, WI and New Berlin, WI.

1

Start on US 51

23 ft · 8 sec · South Riverside Drive
2

Turn right onto WI 81

0.3 mi · 50 sec · White Avenue
3

Turn left onto Park Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
4

Turn right onto Henry Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henry Avenue
5

Continue on Shopiere Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road
6

Turn right onto East Hart Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Hart Road
7

Enter roundabout onto CTH X

97 ft · 1 sec · East Hart Road
8

Continue on CTH X

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Hart Road
9

Enter roundabout

163 ft · 2 sec
10

Continue

0.5 mi · 59 sec
11

Merge onto I 43

54 mi · 57 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 57 Toward CTH O: Moorland Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Enter roundabout onto CTH O

267 ft · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
14

Continue on CTH O

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Moorland Road
15

Enter roundabout onto CTH O

234 ft · 4 sec · South Moorland Road
16

Continue on CTH O

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road
17

Arrive at destination

West National Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Elkhorn, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elkhorn, WI

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Fairfield, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elkhorn, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Beloit, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 81 / White Avenue

Turn right onto WI 81 / White Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
6.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
6.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.7 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward CTH O: Moorland Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57 Toward CTH O: Moorland Road
5
61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | CTH O / South Moorland Road

Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.85 one way

$19.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.81 $21.63
premium $4.89 $12.12 $24.25
diesel $5.61 $13.91 $27.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Beloit, WI

Late night in Beloit on Tuesday

Local time

3:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Berlin, WI

Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday

Local time

3:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 63-mile trip, with 86% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 53.9 miles on I-43, indicating a significant period of consistent highway travel. While the route is primarily on I-43, you will also navigate sections of East Hart Road and Shopiere Road, which may offer a slight change in pace before rejoining the faster highway. This profile suggests a drive focused on covering distance efficiently rather than exploring numerous local byways.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.9 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and East Hart Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 81 / White Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Beloit, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 1h 15m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 81 / White Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 63 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.9 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 81 / White Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Berlin, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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