Origin
Merton, WI
Late night in Merton on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merton, WI to New Berlin, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merton, WI
Stefan Coders
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
Merton to New Berlin is 20.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via East-West Freeway and WI 16, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a drive primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward journey. It's a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or an easy commute, with no overnight stays required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| WI 16 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Winkleman Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Jungbluth Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Highway K | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 6.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merton, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on CTH VV
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CTH KE
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Winkleman Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CTH K; CTH KE
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Highway K
4
Turn left onto CTH KE
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Jungbluth Road
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward WI 16 East
6
Merge onto WI 16
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CTH K; CTH KE / County Highway K
At end of road, turn right onto CTH K; CTH KE / County Highway K
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WI 16
Merge onto WI 16
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
17 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$3.17 one way
$6.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 10 to 15 mph
77% chance
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
32 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
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 6.5 miles on the East-West Freeway, offering consistent speed. The journey transitions between the East-West Freeway and WI 16 before concluding on South Moorland Road, providing a mix of high-speed travel and slightly more local road conditions. The overall feel is efficient and direct, minimizing time spent on slower, winding paths.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and WI 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near CTH K; CTH KE / County Highway K.
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 8 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CTH K; CTH KE / County Highway K): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on East-West Freeway. 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 1.9 miles (CTH K; CTH KE / County Highway K): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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