Origin
Greendale, WI
Late night in Greendale on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greendale, 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
16m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greendale, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Greendale and New Berlin, Wisconsin, is a quick 9-mile trip that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $1 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit within the Midwest. Navigating through the area involves a mix of I-43, South Moorland Road, and South 76th Street. Whether you are commuting or simply exploring the local region, the straightforward nature of this drive ensures you will reach your destination with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South 76th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Layton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Airport Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Grange Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 84th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greendale, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on Schoolway
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Schoolway
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Northway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Grange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Grange Avenue
5
Turn right onto CTH U
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left
257 ft
·
13 sec
7
Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Layton Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 84th Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 43 South, I 894 West, I 41 North
10
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Airport Freeway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 43
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
14
Turn straight onto CTH O
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
15
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northway
Turn left onto Northway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CTH U / South 76th Street
Turn right onto CTH U / South 76th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43 toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alter...
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Roa...
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road Nor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
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
17 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
16m 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 9-mile trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with a brief highway segment. You will spend about 49% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4 miles on I-43. The experience transitions from urban-adjacent surface streets like South 76th Street and South Moorland Road into a faster-paced interstate environment. It is a functional, efficient drive that shifts gears quickly rather than settling into a long-haul rhythm. You should anticipate a straightforward transition between these road types as you navigate the short distance between these two Wisconsin communities.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (CTH U / South 76th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greendale, WI and New Berlin, WI, road signs point toward Cth O and Beloit Road East.
Cth O
7.3 mi in
|
~13m
Beloit Road East
7.4 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Berlin, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (CTH U / South 76th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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