Origin
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Como, 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
45m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Como, WI
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Trip Overview
This 37.1-mile drive from New Berlin, WI to Como, WI is a quick trip, estimated to take around 45 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused route, with 79% of the journey on major roads, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. The estimated fuel cost is about $6, so you won't need to budget much for gas. Given its short distance and primarily highway profile, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Midwest region for this entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Freeway | 29.2 mi | 31m |
| County Road H | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Club House Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Highway NN | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rock Freeway
— 29.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Como, 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
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Rock Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27A
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
126 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn left onto CTH NN
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Highway NN
10
Turn left onto CTH H
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road H
11
Turn right onto Club House Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Club House Drive
12
Continue on Club House Drive
263 ft
·
11 sec
·
Club House Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Club House Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 31 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
31 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CTH NN: Elkhorn
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
32.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CTH H / County Road H
Turn left onto CTH H / County Road H
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Como, WI
Late night in Como on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
31 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
45m 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?
Get ready for a drive that leans heavily towards highway travel, with 79% of your journey on major roads. The Rock Freeway will be your main companion for a significant portion, offering a continuous stretch of 29.2 miles. This means you'll likely experience a smooth, relatively fast pace for much of the trip. While County Road H and South Moorland Road are also part of the main itinerary, their inclusion suggests moments where you might transition from the high-speed environment to slightly more local, though still efficient, driving conditions.
79% 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: 29.2 mi on Rock Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Rock Freeway and County Road H. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Como, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Nn: Elkhorn along the way.
Cth Nn: Elkhorn
31.4 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on Rock 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 Como, 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 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Como, 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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