Origin
Berwyn, IL
Late night in Berwyn on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Brighton Park, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
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Brighton Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Berwyn, IL to Brighton Park, IL is 7.6 miles and takes about 14 minutes via West Cermak Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a turn-heavy experience, typical of navigating through urban and suburban environments rather than open highway. With no overnight stay required, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief exploration between two nearby communities in the Midwest.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Cermak Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West 31st Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South California Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Richmond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Cermak Road
— 2.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Brighton Park, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto IL 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West 31st Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West 31st Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South California Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South California Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
6
Turn right onto South Richmond Street
160 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Richmond Street
7
Turn left
162 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn right
216 ft
·
15 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West 31st Street
Turn left onto West 31st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South California Avenue
Turn right onto South California Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Richmond Street
Turn right onto South Richmond Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
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
Brighton Park, IL
Late night in Brighton Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 7.6 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 2.5 miles along West Cermak Road, offering a brief period of consistent direction. Expect frequent intersections and adjustments as you transition between West Cermak Road, West 31st Street, and South California Avenue. The character of the drive is that of a typical urban commute, requiring constant attention to traffic signals and local road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on West Cermak Road.
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 around 2.5 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero 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 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (South California Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on West Cermak 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 2.5 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (West 31st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (South California Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brighton Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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