How far is Berwyn, IL from South Shore, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to South Shore, IL is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and South Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and South Shore.
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Start on West Cermak Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn slight right onto South Trumbull Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Trumbull Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cermak Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn slight left onto South Canalport Avenue
1766 ft · 37 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn slight right
34 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 48 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2163 ft · 27 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 71st Street
1779 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 71st Street
940 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lafayette Avenue
92 m · 8 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto West 71st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 71st Street
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Turn slight right onto South South Chicago Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South South Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto East 75th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East 75th Street
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Turn left onto South Baldwin Avenue
667 ft · 31 sec · South Baldwin Avenue
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Turn right onto East 74th Street
47 m · 12 sec · East 74th Street
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Turn left onto South Euclid Avenue
144 m · 21 sec · South Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and South Shore.
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.
West Cermak Road
Start on West Cermak Road
4.26 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near South Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to South Shore?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 8.6 miles from Berwyn and 8.7 miles from South Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near South Shore.
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 South Shore. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.42 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Shore
South Shore is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7619800, -87.5778300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Shore (-87.57783, 41.76198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.50 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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