Origin
Port Washington, WI
Late night in Port Washington on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Port Washington, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.4 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington, WI
Tom Fisk
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
Port Washington to New Berlin is 37.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via WI 32 and East-West Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it an easy and efficient journey. Consider this route for a quick, no-fuss connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 32 | 20.9 mi | 26m |
| East-West Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| South Spring Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West National Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Zoo Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Oklahoma Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Webster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 32
— 20.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on South Webster Street
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Webster Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
3
Turn left onto WI 32
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Spring Street
4
Turn left onto WI 32
21 mi
·
26 min
·
WI 32
Toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 94
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 305A-B
Toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 305A
Toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Zoo Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West National Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West National Avenue
13
Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oklahoma Avenue
14
Continue on West National Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West National Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
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 18.7 miles from Port Washington, 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 4.4 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WI 32
Turn left onto WI 32 toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West: Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
8
30.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
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 305A-B
Toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
9
31.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 305A
Toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Ch...
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward National Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.85 one way
$11.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 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 | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
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
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
17 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
54m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 71% of the drive on faster roads. You'll experience a 20.9-mile stretch on WI 32, offering a good amount of uninterrupted driving. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, transitioning from WI 32 to the East-West Freeway before concluding on South Spring Street. The road character remains fairly uniform, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery. It’s a drive designed for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on WI 32.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 32 and East-West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near WI 32.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Port Washington, WI to New Berlin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
30.9 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on WI 32. 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 4.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 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 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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