Origin
Mequon, WI
Afternoon in Mequon on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mequon, 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
37m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mequon, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
Mequon to New Berlin is 22 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Zoo Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest journey stays within Wisconsin, offering a straightforward drive. Given its short distance, you can easily fit this trip into a single day. It’s a practical hop that bypasses some local congestion, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| West National Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| North Swan Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North 124th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West County Line Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 107th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Oklahoma Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Swan Road
3
Turn right onto West County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Line Road
4
Turn left onto CTH F
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 107th Street
5
Turn right onto WI 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
6
Turn left onto WI 145
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North 124th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 45
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto West National Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West National Avenue
11
Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oklahoma Avenue
12
Continue on West National Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West National Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Swan Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Swan Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
WI 145 / North 124th Street
Turn left onto WI 145 / North 124th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 45
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 South, US 45
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward National Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:21 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
5 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
37m 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 features a mixed drive, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll experience about 11.2 miles on Zoo Freeway as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating sections of West National Avenue and North Swan Road, which may offer a different driving feel. Expect a blend of higher-speed travel and more localized road segments.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on Zoo Freeway.
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 0.1 miles in near North Swan 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 37m 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: at 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (WI 145 / North 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 11.2 miles on Zoo Freeway. 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 (North Swan Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (WI 145 / North 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: 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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