Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Somers, WI
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The drive from New Berlin, WI to Somers, WI covers 35.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, Rock Freeway, 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| Rock Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| 12th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Moorland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 41 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West National Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,820 veh/hr typical · worst 4,667
Quietest
2 AM
~383 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Somers, WI.
Start on West National Avenue
Turn left onto CTH O
Continue on CTH O
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
Continue on CTH O
Continue on CTH O
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
Continue on CTH O
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Take the exit
Turn left onto CTH E
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CTH E: Somers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Somers on Sunday
Local time
1:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
35.9 mi in 45m, mostly highway — 21.5 mi of that is on North-South Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Rock Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near CTH O / South Moorland Road.
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 35.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.6 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
144 ft
Total Descent
365 ft
Highest Point
921 ft
Elevation Range
221 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Somers, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth E: Somers along the way.
Cth E: Somers
Founded 1840
New Berlin is in Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.9 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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