How far is Amherst, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Amherst, OH to Parma, OH is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Parma.
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Start on the route
67 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Street
75 m · 13 sec · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3270 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South Leavitt Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Leavitt Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80, I 90: Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
2478 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
15 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road
1532 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1021 ft · 44 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Brookpark Road
3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Parma.
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.
I 480 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Cleveland
15 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Parma?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Amherst and 15.2 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville
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 North Ridgeville.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Parma. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.67 km).
#1 Amherst
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,387 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978200, -82.2223800 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.71 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
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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