Origin
New Berlin, WI
Morning in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Bergen, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Berlin, WI
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Bergen, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from New Berlin to Bergen, you are looking at a straightforward 56.9-mile journey across the Wisconsin Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South Moorland Road, I-43 South, and the Rock Freeway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, this is a highly economical route for a quick getaway. Whether you are visiting for business or leisure, the short duration provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Freeway | 49.2 mi | 52m |
| South State Road 140 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South State Highway 140 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Bergen Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rock Freeway
— 49.2 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Bergen, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West National Avenue
2
Turn left onto CTH O
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 43 South
4
Merge onto I 43
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Rock Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 6
Toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
198 ft
·
4 sec
7
Turn left onto WI 140
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South State Road 140
8
Continue on WI 140
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Highway 140
9
Continue on WI 140
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
10
Continue on WI 140
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Road 140
11
Turn slight right onto South Bergen Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Bergen Road
12
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 43 South
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
51.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate:...
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Bergen, WI
Morning in Bergen on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
6 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
1h 7m 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 trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While you will utilize main thoroughfares like I-43 South and the Rock Freeway, the route demands your attention as you navigate local transitions. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience that relies more on surface streets and connector roads than long, uninterrupted interstate stretches. The personality of the road changes frequently as you transition from the suburban feel of New Berlin into the more localized driving environment near Bergen. Stay alert, as the winding nature of these roads requires consistent engagement throughout the hour-long trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.2 mi on Rock Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Rock Freeway and South State Road 140. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,031 ft
822 ft
Total Climb
432 ft
Total Descent
394 ft
Highest Point
1,031 ft
~28.5 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
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.
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Bergen, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Avalon along the way.
Avalon
51.1 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.2 miles on Rock 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bergen, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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