How far is Berwyn, IL from Northfield, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Northfield, IL is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.26 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.23 mi
27.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.23 mi
Kilometers
27.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.26 mi
Kilometers
37.44 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive Northfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Berwyn
11.6 mi
00h 19m
To Northfield
11.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Northfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East

    1137 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    3014 ft · 47 sec · Eisenhower Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    831 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Lexington Street

    92 m · 8 sec · West Lexington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Cicero Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    806 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road East

    633 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Willow Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Linder Avenue

    24 m · 5 sec · Linder Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    13 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Willow Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wagner Road

    682 ft · 21 sec · Wagner Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bosworth Lane

    24 m · 4 sec · Bosworth Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bosworth Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Northfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
10.5 mi · 45%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 12%
North Pulaski Road
2.14 mi · 9%
West Cermak Road
1.54 mi · 7%
South Central Avenue
1.36 mi · 6%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 19m from Berwyn
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Northfield?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Berwyn and 11.6 miles from Northfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincolnwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnwood.

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 17.23 mi (27.73 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Northfield

#2 Northfield

Village in Cook County, Illinois

Population5,387
Coordinates42.0997500, -87.7809000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Northfield (-87.7809, 42.09975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Northfield. The current time is 00:57:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.