How far is Northfield, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Northfield, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.96 mi
00h 49m
Flight
17.23 mi
27.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.23 mi
Kilometers
27.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.83 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM CDT
Return by in Northfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-04-15T23:25
Arrive Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Northfield
11.5 mi
00h 24m
To Berwyn
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Berwyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Bosworth Lane

    24 m · 9 sec · Bosworth Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wagner Road

    647 ft · 20 sec · Wagner Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    3082 ft · 2 min · Willow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East, US 41 South: Chicago

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Edens Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Roosevelt Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cermak Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Berwyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
10.5 mi · 34%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 16%
West Cermak Road
1.54 mi · 5%
North Cicero Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 3%
West Roosevelt Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 24m from Northfield
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Northfield and 19.4 miles from Berwyn.

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 13.7 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Northfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincolnwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincolnwood.

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 17.23 mi (27.73 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

Village in Cook County, Illinois

Population5,387
Coordinates42.0997500, -87.7809000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Bosworth Lane (-87.7809, 42.099766)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Berwyn. The current time is 23:25:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.