Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Northfield, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Northfield, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Northfield, IL covers 23.3 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Central Avenue, I 290 East, Eisenhower Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 23.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Northfield, IL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Northfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Central Avenue | — | — |
| I 290 East | — | — |
| Eisenhower Expressway | — | — |
| IL 50 | — | — |
| West Lexington Street | — | — |
| South Cicero Avenue | — | — |
| West Madison Street | — | — |
| South Pulaski Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Northfield, 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
3
Take the ramp right toward I 290 East
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 290 East
4
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Eisenhower Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
IL 50: Cicero Avenue
6
Turn straight onto West Lexington Street
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Lexington Street
7
Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
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
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
11
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pulaski Road
12
Turn left onto West Irving Park Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Irving Park Road
13
Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kennedy Irving Park Road
14
Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
394 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Keeler Avenue
15
Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 90 West, I 94 West
16
Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kennedy Expressway
17
Continue on Edens Expressway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Edens Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road East
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Willow Road East
19
Turn right onto Willow Road
443 ft
·
11 sec
·
Willow Road
20
Turn right onto Linder Avenue
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Linder Avenue
21
Turn right
128 ft
·
10 sec
22
Turn slight right
43 ft
·
8 sec
23
Turn left onto Willow Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Road
24
Turn left onto Wagner Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wagner Road
25
Turn right onto Bosworth Lane
79 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bosworth Lane
26
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Northfield, IL
Morning in Northfield on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
39m 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 Northfield, IL covers 23.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Central Avenue, I 290 East, Eisenhower Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 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 $3.64 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.
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Northfield, IL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwyn, IL to Northfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Northfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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