How far is Bedford Heights, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Bedford Heights, OH to Parma, OH is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford Heights and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Heights and Parma.
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Start on Northfield Road
2381 ft · 1 min · Northfield Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 480 West: Cleveland, Toledo
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: State Road
1847 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto State Road
1149 ft · 34 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left 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 Bedford Heights 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.
Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
4.8 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford Heights to Parma?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Bedford Heights and 5.3 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford Heights and Parma. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.37 km).
#1 Bedford Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.4170000, -81.5273400 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
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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