How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Beach Park, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Beach Park, IL is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Beach Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Beach Park.
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Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 8 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2641 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Terra Cotta Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Terra Cotta Avenue
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Bull Valley Road
910 ft · 17 sec · Bull Valley Road
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Continue on Charles J Miller Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South River Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South River Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on West Belvidere Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · West Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Street
2287 ft · 56 sec · Belvidere Street
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Turn left onto South Green Bay Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Green Bay Road
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Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road
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Turn left onto North Lewis Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue
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Turn left onto West Beach Road
131 m · 14 sec · West Beach Road
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Turn right
64 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
93 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Beach Park.
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 Belvidere Road
Continue on West Belvidere Road
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Beach Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Beach Park?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Round Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Crystal Lake and 18 miles from Beach Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Beach Park.
Stop Ideas Near Round Lake
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 Round Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Beach Park. Straight-line distance: 26.57 mi (42.76 km).
#1 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beach Park
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 13,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.4222400, -87.8573000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beach Park (-87.8573, 42.42224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.67 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.41 | $14.83 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
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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