How far is Boston Heights, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Boston Heights, OH to Parma, OH is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.16 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.56 mi
23.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.56 mi
Kilometers
23.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.16 mi
Kilometers
30.83 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston Heights
2026-04-19T12:35
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boston Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brecksville
OH

City in Ohio

From Boston Heights
9.6 mi
00h 15m
To Parma
9.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston Heights and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Olde Eight Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Olde Eight Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Aurora Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Aurora Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge

    1179 ft · 29 sec · Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Chippewa Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chippewa Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Royalton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Royalton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Willow Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
4.97 mi · 26%
Olde Eight Road
3.75 mi · 20%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 13%
West Aurora Road
2.54 mi · 13%
Chippewa Road
2.12 mi · 11%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

4.97 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brecksville
00h 15m from Boston Heights
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Boston Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston Heights to Parma?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Brecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Boston Heights and 9.6 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Boston Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Brecksville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brecksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

40 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

63 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston Heights and Parma. Straight-line distance: 14.56 mi (23.43 km).

Boston Heights

#1 Boston Heights

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates41.2647800, -81.5131700
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Olde Eight Road (-81.513623, 41.264746)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.04
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.52 $5.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.88 $5.77
Premium $4.79 $3.26 $6.51
Diesel $4.30 $2.93 $5.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston Heights and Parma. The current time is 12:35:45.

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.