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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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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.
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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
3014 ft · 47 sec · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
831 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Lexington Street
92 m · 8 sec · West Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto West Irving Park Road
1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road
119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue
120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road East
633 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Road
135 m · 11 sec · Willow Road
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Turn right onto Linder Avenue
24 m · 5 sec · Linder Avenue
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Turn right
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Willow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Road
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Turn left onto Wagner Road
682 ft · 21 sec · Wagner Road
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Turn right onto Bosworth Lane
24 m · 4 sec · Bosworth Lane
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 17.23 mi (27.73 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Village in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 5,387 |
| Coordinates | 42.0997500, -87.7809000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-87.7809, 42.09975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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