Origin
Berwyn, IL
Afternoon in Berwyn on Friday
Local time
12:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Albany Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
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Albany Park, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Albany Park, IL covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pulaski Road, South Pulaski Road, West Cermak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on North Pulaski Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pulaski Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near South Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.9 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 1.5 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 290 East
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24B
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Pulaski Road
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Belden Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pulaski Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| South Pulaski Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Central Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Madison Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Lawrence Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pulaski Road
— 3.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Albany Park, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 290 East
4
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Eisenhower Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 24B
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto West Lexington Street
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Lexington Street
7
Turn left onto IL 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
9
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Pulaski Road
12
Turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Lawrence Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
West Lawrence Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Albany Park, IL
Afternoon in Albany Park on Friday
Local time
12:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
21 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
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Albany Park, IL covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pulaski Road, South Pulaski Road, West Cermak Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Berwyn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Albany Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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