Origin
New Berlin, WI
Morning in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Bohners Lake, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Bohners Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward jaunt through the Midwest, the 30.5-mile trip from New Berlin to Bohners Lake is an ideal choice. You can expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly affordable journey that doesn't require complex planning or overnight stays. The route keeps you entirely within Wisconsin, transitioning between familiar local roads and the Rock Freeway. It is a no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently, allowing you to spend more time at your destination rather than on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Avenue | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Rock Freeway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 164 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Big Bend Drive | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| McHenry Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 36 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Clark Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Milwaukee Avenue
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Bohners Lake, 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
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Rock Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 50
Toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto WI 164
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Bend Drive
7
Continue on WI 164
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Street
8
Continue on WI 164
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Bend Drive
9
Continue on WI 164
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 164
10
Turn right onto WI 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 36
11
Continue on WI 36
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto McHenry Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
McHenry Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Oakwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oakwood Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
16
At end of road, turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
17
Turn right
178 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn right onto Fairview Court
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairview Court
19
Arrive at destination
Fairview Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
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 50
Toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Milwaukee Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
29.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Oakwood Drive
Turn left onto Oakwood Drive
Navigation decision point
5
29.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
4
30 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Bohners Lake, WI
Morning in Bohners Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Waterford, WI
15 mi in
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
18 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
49m 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 30.5-mile journey offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway speed with local navigation. You will spend 41% of your time on highways, though the character of the road shifts as you transition between Milwaukee Avenue, the Rock Freeway, and State Highway 164. Be prepared for a variety of conditions, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 6.7 miles along Milwaukee Avenue. Because the route is categorized as a mixed drive, you will encounter both higher-speed freeway sections and slower, more localized road segments. This combination keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding on the driver.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Milwaukee Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (Milwaukee Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (Oakwood Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
951 ft
760 ft
Total Climb
246 ft
Total Descent
320 ft
Highest Point
951 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
192 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 Bohners Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha along the way.
Waukesha
7.7 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Milwaukee Avenue. 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 Bohners Lake, 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (Milwaukee Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (Oakwood Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bohners Lake, 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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