How far is Bethlehem, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, OH to Parma, OH is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.49 mi
01h 31m
Flight
64.98 mi
104.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.49 mi
Kilometers
145.63 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
West Salem
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Bethlehem
42.4 mi
00h 45m
To Parma
48.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    630 ft · 12 sec · State Route 61

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 61

    2474 ft · 50 sec · State Route 61

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 61

    132 m · 9 sec · State Route 61

  5. 5

    Continue on Brannon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Brannon Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1217 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1105 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 30 East: Mansfield

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
47.4 mi · 52%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 17%
US 30 East
13.1 mi · 15%
Brannon Road
3.3 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
3.1 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

43.3 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
00h 45m from Bethlehem
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Bethlehem and 48.1 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Salem, 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 West Salem.

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Parma. Straight-line distance: 64.98 mi (104.58 km).

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#1 Bethlehem

Human settlement in Ohio, United States

Population1,110
Coordinates40.8386700, -82.7199000
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 61 (-82.7203, 40.838671)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.64
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.82 $23.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.53 $27.06
Premium $4.79 $15.28 $30.56
Diesel $4.30 $13.73 $27.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Parma. The current time is 03:28:28.

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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.