Martell, WI to New Berlin, WI is 292.3 miles and takes about 5h 19m via I 94 and US 63, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, crossing the familiar Midwest landscape. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.1 miles from Martell, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
279.8 mi
4h 59m
US 63
8.3 mi
11m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
801st Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
West National Avenue
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 279.8 mi, about 4h 59m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 164 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,868 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,433
Quietest
2 AM
~131 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martell, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on 801st Avenue
198 ft·15 sec·801st Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 63
8.3 mi·11 min·US 63
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
4
Merge onto I 94
219 mi·3 hr 54 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 94
Exit 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 301A-BToward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft·4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New BerlinUse 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
Trip Plan
Starting your drive in the morning, perhaps around 8 or 9 AM, will help you avoid the busiest traffic. With a driving time of just over 5 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day without needing an overnight stop. You'll drive nearly the entire distance on I 94, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that longest stretch. There's only one major road change, so planning your fuel stops around that transition on US 63 can be strategic.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.1 miles from Martell, WI, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.1 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Berlin, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martell, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Martell, WI
This is one driving day of about 292.3 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Martell, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 279.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 289 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 63
Turn left onto US 63
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip|~12m in|I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
227.6 mi into trip|~4h 6m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
7
288.6 mi into trip|~5h 12m 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
289 mi into trip|~5h 13m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.76 one way
$97.52 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$53.20
$106.40
premium
$5.25
$60.45
$120.90
diesel
$6.28
$72.22
$144.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.7
1
$30.69
$14.03
Efficient EV
73.1
0
$25.58
$11.69
EV Truck/SUV
116.9
1
$40.92
$18.71
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Martell, WI
Late night
in Martell on Thursday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Late night
in New Berlin on Thursday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 171.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 99% of the miles on major roads like I 94 and US 63. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 279.8 miles on I 94 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect frequent exits and plenty of other vehicles as you navigate these busy corridors, especially as you approach your destination.
99% 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: 279.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 63.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 63): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 227.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 279.8 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 63): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 227.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Berlin, WI before the return drive.
