Origin
Cottage Grove, WI
Afternoon in Cottage Grove on Sunday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cottage Grove, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cottage Grove, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Cottage Grove to New Berlin, expect a straightforward journey covering 62.2 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 11 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the transition between these two Wisconsin communities is seamless and efficient. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, ensuring a predictable travel experience that requires no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 55.8 mi | 59m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| County Highway N | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 55.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Grove, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on CTH N
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on CTH N
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway N
3
Enter roundabout
14 ft
·
0 sec
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
4
Continue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
5
Merge onto I 94
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Cottage Grove, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 58.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
7
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
3
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Turn straight onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.72 one way
$19.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 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 | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
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.
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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?
This 62.2-mile trek is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch involves 55.8 miles of cruising on I-94. The route feels functional and direct, moving you efficiently across the region. As you approach the end of the journey, the highway environment gives way to local navigation through South Moorland Road and South Main Street. Expect a steady, consistent pace behind the wheel that prioritizes speed and convenience over rural scenery.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and South Moorland Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.6 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on I 94. 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: at 2.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.6 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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