Origin
Belmont Cragin, IL
Morning in Belmont Cragin on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont Cragin, 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
17m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont Cragin, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
Belmont Cragin, IL to Berwyn, IL is 7.4 miles and takes about 17 minutes via North Central Avenue and West Cermak Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and Illinois, offering a straightforward local drive. It’s a quick hop between two communities, ideal for a same-day excursion. You won't need to worry about extensive travel time or major highway navigation. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Avenue | 5.7 mi | 13m |
| West Cermak Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West George Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Major Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Avenue
— 5.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont Cragin, IL and Berwyn, IL.
1
Start on this road
4 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Major Avenue
496 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Major Avenue
3
Turn right onto West George Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West George Street
4
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
5.7 mi
·
13 min
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cermak Road
6
Arrive at destination
West Cermak Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Major Avenue
Turn right onto North Major Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West George Street
Turn right onto West George Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Central Avenue
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in Berwyn on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, typical of local navigation. With 0% highway share, you'll spend your entire 7.4 miles on city streets, primarily North Central Avenue, West Cermak Road, and West George Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along North Central Avenue. Expect a consistent, stop-and-go feel as you navigate through residential and commercial areas, rather than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on North Central Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Major Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Major Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 17m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on North Central Avenue. 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: near the start (North Major Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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