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Trip from Northfield, IL to Berwyn, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

23 mi

37 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

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Downtown Northfield, IL, IL

Northfield, IL

Stéphane Tendon

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Berwyn, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Northfield, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 23 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Edens Expressway, North Pulaski Road, West Cermak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Edens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Northfield, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 23 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wagner Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 23 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Wagner Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 94; US 41 / Edens Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Wagner Road

Turn left onto Wagner Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 94; US 41 / Edens Expressway

Merge onto I 94; US 41 / Edens Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

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 44A Toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue
6
18.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue

Turn left onto IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
20.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | South Central Avenue

Turn left onto South Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Edens Expressway 10.5 mi 13m
North Pulaski Road 5 mi 9m
West Cermak Road 1.5 mi 2m
North Cicero Avenue 1 mi 1m
West Madison Street 1 mi 2m
West Roosevelt Road 1 mi 1m
South Central Avenue 1 mi 1m
Willow Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Edens Expressway — 10.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, IL and Berwyn, IL.

1

Start on Bosworth Lane

79 ft · 8 sec · Bosworth Lane
2

Turn left onto Wagner Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Wagner Road
3

Turn right onto Willow Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Willow Road
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 94 East, US 41 South: Chicago
5

Merge onto I 94; US 41

11 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 90; I 94

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Expressway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 44A Toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

389 ft · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Turn slight left onto IL 19

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Irving Park Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

170 ft · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
12

Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · North Pulaski Road
13

Turn right onto West Madison Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street
14

Turn left onto IL 50

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road
16

Turn left onto South Central Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto West Cermak Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Cermak Road
18

Arrive at destination

West Cermak Road

Discover Along the Route

Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.1

Skokie, IL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 12.8

Chicago, IL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 2.6

Skokie, IL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Beograd Cafe

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 12.8

Chicago, IL

Cuisine: serbian

Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 12.8

Chicago, IL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Gina's Italian Ice

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 23

Cuisine: italian

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 2.6

Wilmette, IL

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

Akai Hana

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 2.6

Wilmette, IL

Cuisine: japanese

Visit website

Dunkin'

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.2

Chicago, IL

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Sa 04:00-19:00; Su 05:00-19:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.2

Chicago, IL

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10...

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 12.8

Chicago, IL

Cuisine: sandwich

Visit website

Hala In

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.2

Chicago, IL

Cuisine: middle_eastern

Visit website

Six Corner's Parklet

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 12.8

Holocaust Memorial

Memorial

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 7.7

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Memorial

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 7.7

Pennock

Place

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 15.3

Independence Square Fountain

Artwork

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 17.9

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

Memorial

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 23

Wonder

Artwork

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.5

Irving Hotel - SRO

Motel

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 12.8

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.60 one way

$7.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.95 $7.90
premium $4.89 $4.43 $8.85
diesel $5.61 $5.08 $10.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.01 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Northfield, IL

Afternoon in Northfield on Thursday

Local time

3:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwyn, IL

Afternoon in Berwyn on Thursday

Local time

3:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m 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 Northfield, IL to Berwyn, IL covers 23 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edens Expressway, North 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 11.5 miles from Northfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 23 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Wagner Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 94; US 41 / Edens Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Northfield, IL to Berwyn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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