Trip from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

202.2 mi

325 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 59m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 34m

10 AM

3h 19m

12 PM

3h 17m

3 PM

3h 20m

5 PM

3h 33m

8 PM

3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 202.2-mile drive from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL is a feasible one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using local roads, including East Illinois Street, East Birch Street, and Route 54, with no significant highway time. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $31. Given the relatively short duration and the absence of major highway stretches, this route offers a relaxed pace through the Midwest region of Illinois. It's well-suited for a single day's travel without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

101.1 miles from New Berlin, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 202.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 202.2-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be on roads like East Illinois Street, East Birch Street, and Route 54 for the full 3 hours and 11 minutes. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the character of the drive will likely involve frequent turns and varying speed limits as you pass through different communities. This type of route offers a more intimate feel for the landscape and local towns, rather than the typical interstate experience.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Illinois Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Illinois Street	—	—
East Birch Street	—	—
Route 54	—	—
I 55 North	—	—
I 80 East	—	—
Kedzie Avenue	—	—
163rd Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Illinois Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, IL and Markham, IL.

1

Start on North Olive Street

180 ft · 15 sec · North Olive Street

2

Turn left onto East Illinois Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · East Illinois Street

3

Continue on East Birch Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East Birch Street

4

Continue on Old Route 54

8.2 mi · 11 min · Old Route 54

5

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min

6

Merge slight left

20 mi · 21 min

7

Continue straight

20 mi · 21 min

8

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

29 mi · 31 min · I 55 North: Chicago

9

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

94 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

10

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Indiana

11

Merge slight left

28 mi · 34 min

12

Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Kedzie Avenue

13

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

14

Turn left onto 163rd Street

66 ft · 3 sec · 163rd Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 202.2-mile, approximately 3-hour drive, departing in the morning is recommended to take full advantage of the daylight and potentially lighter local traffic. With only one stop suggested and no long highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $31 and local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the speed limit changes as you transition between different towns and areas along East Illinois Street, East Birch Street, and Route 54.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 101.1 miles from New Berlin, IL, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 44 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.1 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Markham, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Berlin, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Berlin, IL

This is one driving day of about 202.2 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from New Berlin, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.1 mi from New Berlin, IL · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

101 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

Grandview, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.1 miles from New Berlin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Markham, IL

The final approach into Markham, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Markham, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.61 one way

$63.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.71	$69.42
premium	$4.89	$38.91	$77.82
diesel	$5.61	$44.64	$89.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.7	0	$21.23	$9.71
Efficient EV	50.6	0	$17.69	$8.09
EV Truck/SUV	80.9	1	$28.31	$12.94

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, IL

Evening in New Berlin on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Markham, IL

Evening in Markham on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 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

3h 11m 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 New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL covers 202.2 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Illinois Street, East Birch Street, Route 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.1 miles from New Berlin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from New Berlin, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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