How far is Markham, IL from New City, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to New City, IL is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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 30m.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and New City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and New City.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2627 ft · 52 sec · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 159th Street
2883 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
2747 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 47th Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue
559 ft · 17 sec · South Wentworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 47th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 47th Street
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Turn left onto South Racine Avenue
671 ft · 21 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Turn right onto West 48th Street
102 m · 17 sec · West 48th Street
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Turn right onto South Elizabeth Street
70 m · 10 sec · South Elizabeth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elizabeth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and New City.
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.
I 57 North
Merge slight left
10.1 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 Markham and Partly Sunny near New City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to New City?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Evergreen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Markham and 9.7 miles from New City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Markham and Partly Sunny near New City.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen Park
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 Evergreen Park.
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and New City. Straight-line distance: 14.91 mi (23.99 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New City
New City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8075300, -87.6564400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: New City (-87.65644, 41.80753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
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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