How far is Berwyn, IL from Edgewater, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Edgewater, IL is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Edgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Edgewater.
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Start on West Cermak Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 290 East
1137 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Congress Parkway
915 ft · 32 sec · West Congress Parkway
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Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
2795 ft · 1 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
7.1 mi · 14 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue
1630 ft · 1 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Turn right onto North Wayne Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · North Wayne Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wayne Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Edgewater.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Ashland Avenue
Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
7.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Edgewater?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Berwyn and 7.8 miles from Edgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berwyn and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 11.34 mi (18.25 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgewater
Edgewater is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9833700, -87.6639500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-87.66395, 41.98337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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