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Trip from Edgerton, 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 18m

Distance

57 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

city in Dane and Rock counties, Wisconsin, United States

Edgerton, WI

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city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Trip Overview

Edgerton, WI to New Berlin, WI is 57 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via I-43 and County Highway N, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route offers a mix of highway speeds and surface road cruising, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. You'll likely encounter a variety of Wisconsin landscapes as you travel the 57 miles.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 17.6 mi 18m
County Highway N 10.6 mi 14m
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway 7.4 mi 10m
State Highway 20 7.4 mi 10m
State Highway 59 4 mi 6m
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway 3.8 mi 5m
North Street 2.1 mi 4m
South Moorland Road 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 17.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 51

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto WI 59

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Fulton Street
3

Continue on WI 59

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 59
4

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

137 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
5

Continue on WI 59

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 59
6

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

115 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
7

Continue on WI 59

425 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 59
8

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

108 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
9

Continue on WI 59

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto CTH N

11 mi · 14 min · County Highway N
11

Continue on CTH N

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East County Road N
12

Continue on CTH S

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East County Road N
13

Turn right onto US 12; WI 89

3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 12

7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto WI 20

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
16

Continue on WI 20

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
17

Continue on WI 20

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Street
18

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 43 North
19

Merge onto I 43

18 mi · 18 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 57 Toward CTH O: Moorland Road Use the slight right lane.
21

Enter roundabout onto CTH O

267 ft · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
22

Continue on CTH O

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Moorland Road
23

Enter roundabout onto CTH O

234 ft · 4 sec · South Moorland Road
24

Continue on CTH O

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road
25

Arrive at destination

West National Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Whitewater, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitewater, WI

29 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

Milton, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eagle, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Edgerton, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 54.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | WI 59 / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | WI 59 / State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59 / State Highway 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
16 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

Turn right onto US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
37.1 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.91 one way

$17.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.78 $19.57
premium $4.89 $10.97 $21.94
diesel $5.61 $12.58 $25.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.74
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $4.99 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

Edgerton, WI

Late night in Edgerton on Tuesday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Berlin, WI

Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday

Local time

5:44 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

2 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 18m 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 route is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 51% of the drive on major highways. You'll spend a good portion of the time on I-43, including one stretch of 17.6 miles. After leaving the interstate, expect to transition to County Highway N and Iron Brigade Memorial Highway. The highway sections will feel more like typical interstate driving, while the surface roads will likely involve more local traffic and a slightly slower pace.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near WI 59 / State Highway 59.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16 miles (US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 57 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.6 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: at 2.4 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16 miles (US 12; WI 89 / Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway): 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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