Origin
Hales Corners, WI
Morning in Hales Corners on Sunday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hales Corners, 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
12m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hales Corners, WI
Tom Fisk
New Berlin, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hales Corners to New Berlin is 6.5 miles and takes about 12 minutes via South Moorland Road and Rock Freeway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two nearby communities in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive with a few turns, making it an easy option for a quick local excursion. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is best suited for a same-day trip, offering little need for overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Rock Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| South Lovers Lane Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Layton Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South 108th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Janesville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Moorland Road
— 1.5 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hales Corners, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on WI 24
496 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Janesville Road
2
Continue on WI 24
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Janesville Road
3
Turn left onto US 45; WI 100
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
4
Continue on WI 100
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 108th Street
5
Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Layton Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 43 South
7
Merge onto I 43
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rock Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
10
Turn straight onto CTH O
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
11
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 24 / West Janesville Road
Continue onto WI 24 / West Janesville Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 43 South
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
$1.02 one way
$2.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
9:40 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
16 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
12m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive that covers 6.5 miles in approximately 12 minutes. With only 22% of the route on highways, you'll primarily navigate local roads, including a 1.5-mile stretch on South Moorland Road. The drive involves several turns, so staying alert is key. You'll experience a mix of local street driving and brief highway segments, offering a varied but manageable driving experience.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.5 mi on South Moorland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 24 / West Janesville Road.
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 12m 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 0.1 miles (WI 24 / West Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Hales Corners, WI and New Berlin, WI, road signs point toward Cth O and Beloit Road East.
Cth O
4.7 mi in
|
~9m
Beloit Road East
4.8 mi in
|
~9m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Hales Corners, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 1.4
Greenfield, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Tu 04:30-20:00; We-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su...
Visit websiteQamaria Yemeni Coffee
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 1.4
Greenfield, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 1.4
Greenfield, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-19:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 5
Muskego, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteButternut Bistro
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:00-15:00; Sa 10:00...
Qdoba
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0 mi from route
mile 6.5
New Berlin, WI
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: 10:30-22:00
Visit websiteChipotle
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Hales Corners, WI
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 0.7
Hales Corners, WI
Cuisine: tex-mex
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 5
New Berlin, WI
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:30-21:30
Visit websiteRosati's Pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 6.5
New Berlin, WI
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su...
Visit websiteGeorge Webb Restaurant
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 6.5
New Berlin, WI
Cuisine: breakfast
Hours: 24/7
Visit websitePicnic Area 8
Picnic_site
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Picnic Area 6
Picnic_site
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Picnic Area 7
Picnic_site
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Picnic Area 1
Picnic_site
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 1.4
Cat
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
Passage "Winter"
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
Passage "Fall"
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
Passage "Summer"
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
Passage "Spring"
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
Pelican
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Visit website
MainStay Suites
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Franklin, WI
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteSleep Inn & Suites
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Franklin, WI
Hours: 24/7
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.5 miles on South Moorland Road. 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 0.1 miles (WI 24 / West Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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