How far is Bethesda, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Bethesda, OH to Parma, OH is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.17 mi
02h 28m
Flight
101.81 mi
163.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.81 mi
Kilometers
163.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.17 mi
Kilometers
223.97 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Wed, Jun 3, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Bethesda
Wed, Jun 3, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethesda
2026-06-03T16:36
Arrive Parma
Wed, Jun 3, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethesda
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From Bethesda
62.9 mi
01h 14m
To Parma
76.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethesda and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethesda and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2019 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1392 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bethesda Belmont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethesda Belmont Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Belmont Morristown Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Belmont Morristown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1619 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 800: Barnesville, Dennison

    1741 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Freeport Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Cadiz Road

    152 m · 6 sec · Cadiz Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 49 sec · Philadelphia Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1222 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Cemetery Hill Road

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Cemetery Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Freeport Tippecanoe Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Freeport Tippecanoe Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Davis Street

    1302 ft · 22 sec · Davis Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Tippecanoe Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Tippecanoe Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Johnson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Johnson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Center Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue

    3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Water Street

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethesda and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
60.8 mi · 44%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 11%
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.04 mi · 6%
Tippecanoe Road
8.48 mi · 6%
Belmont Morristown Road
7.88 mi · 6%
Freeport Tippecanoe Road
5.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

57.6 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
01h 14m from Bethesda
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethesda and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethesda to Parma?

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Bethesda and 76.2 miles from Parma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.19 one way or $36.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethesda and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Strasburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Strasburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strasburg.

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethesda and Parma. Straight-line distance: 101.81 mi (163.84 km).

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#1 Bethesda

Village in Belmont County, Ohio USA

Population1,198
Coordinates40.0161800, -81.0726000
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.072547, 40.016173)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $18.19
Round trip
$36.38
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.19 $36.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.83 $41.66
Premium $4.79 $23.52 $47.04
Diesel $4.30 $21.13 $42.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethesda and Parma. The current time is 16:36:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.