How far is Near North Side, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?
The driving distance from Near North Side, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Drizzle
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Near North Side and Hoffman Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Near North Side and Hoffman Estates.
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Start on North Wells Street
1394 ft · 48 sec · North Wells Street
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Turn left onto West Division Street
1385 ft · 34 sec · West Division Street
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Turn right onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn left onto West North Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West North Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West, I 94 West
800 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Avenue
1041 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Northwest Highway
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Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Continue on West Higgins Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
558 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg
113 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto Bode Road
5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Near North Side and Hoffman Estates.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Drizzle leaving Near North Side and Mostly Sunny near Hoffman Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Near North Side to Hoffman Estates?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Near North Side and 15 miles from Hoffman Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Near North Side and Mostly Sunny near Hoffman Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge
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 Park Ridge.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Near North Side and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 24.91 mi (40.09 km).
#1 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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