Origin
Albany Park, IL
Night in Albany Park on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany Park, IL to Berwyn, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 11.9-mile drive from Albany Park, IL to Berwyn, IL will take you about 23 minutes, making it a perfect, quick trip within the Midwest. You won't be spending much on fuel, with an estimated cost of just $2. The route is primarily local roads, so expect a turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Since it's such a brief journey, it's ideal as a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stop. This drive is all about navigating local streets efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pulaski Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Cicero Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Madison Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Roosevelt Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Lawrence Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Belden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pulaski Road
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany Park, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on West Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Lawrence Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Pulaski Road
5
Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Street
6
Turn left onto IL 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
8
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cermak Road
10
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Pulaski Road
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Belden Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Pulaski Road
Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto IL 50 / North Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Berwyn, IL
Night in Berwyn on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles to speak of. You'll be navigating through urban and suburban areas, so be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles along North Pulaski Road. The main roads guiding you include North Pulaski Road, West Cermak Road, and North Cicero Avenue, offering a consistent local road experience throughout the journey. It's a drive that requires your attention to street signs and navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on North Pulaski Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Pulaski Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (North Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Berwyn, IL
Full guide →Founded 1908
Berwyn is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
Top landmarks
- • Arthur J. Dunham House — historic house in Berwyn, Illinois
- • Mr. Robert Silhan House — historic house in Illinois, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on North Pulaski Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Pulaski Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (North Pulaski Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwyn, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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