How far is Brewster, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Brewster, OH to Parma, OH is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
54.51 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.65 mi
78.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.65 mi
Kilometers
78.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.51 mi
Kilometers
87.72 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewster
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
Paxton
OH

Former village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States

From Brewster
28.8 mi
00h 32m
To Parma
25.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Brewster and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabash Avenue South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millersburg Road Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1755 ft · 35 sec · Lincoln Way West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lillian Gish Boulevard Southwest

    144 m · 11 sec · Lillian Gish Boulevard Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    45.2 mi · 54 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

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

    1723 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Rockside Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
45.2 mi · 83%
Manchester Avenue Southwest
2.66 mi · 5%
Rockside Road
2.56 mi · 5%
Millersburg Road Southwest
2.51 mi · 5%
Snow Road
1.66 mi · 3%
Main Avenue West
1.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

45.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
00h 32m from Brewster
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brewster 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 Brewster to Parma?

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Brewster and 25.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paxton

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

46 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

46 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

53 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

94 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and Parma. Straight-line distance: 48.65 mi (78.29 km).

Brewster

#1 Brewster

Town in Ohio

Population2,143
Coordinates40.7070000, -81.5981800
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Wabash Avenue South (-81.598079, 40.706999)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.14 $16.29
Premium $4.79 $9.20 $18.39
Diesel $4.30 $8.26 $16.53

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 Brewster and Parma. The current time is 02:37:57.

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.