How far is Fairfield Beach, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Fairfield Beach, OH to Parma, OH is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
140.69 mi
02h 43m
Flight
110.17 mi
177.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.17 mi
Kilometers
177.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.69 mi
Kilometers
226.42 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Fairfield Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Beach
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Beach
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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Fairfield Beach
66.5 mi
01h 21m
To Parma
74.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW
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 Fairfield Beach and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Beach and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Road Northeast

    760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Laural Road

    129 m · 22 sec · Laural Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mall Drive

    41 m · 8 sec · Mall Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast

    607 ft · 28 sec · Maple Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast

    2498 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Custers Point Road Northeast

    753 ft · 23 sec · Custers Point Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Zartman Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Zartman Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    2360 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Honey Creek Road N West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Honey Creek Road N West

  11. 11

    Continue on Honey Creek Road Northwest

    1739 ft · 48 sec · Honey Creek Road Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Zion Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Zion Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Beach 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
36 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.2 mi · 39%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 21m from Fairfield Beach
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield Beach 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 Fairfield Beach to Parma?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Fairfield Beach and 74.2 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fairfield Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Beach and Parma. Straight-line distance: 110.17 mi (177.3 km).

Fairfield Beach

#1 Fairfield Beach

Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population1,292
Coordinates39.9159000, -82.4751600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Laurel Road Northeast (-82.475366, 39.915912)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.79 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.75
9.92 gal · 37.58 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.38 $36.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.04 $42.08
Premium $4.79 $23.76 $47.52
Diesel $4.30 $21.35 $42.70

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 Fairfield Beach and Parma. The current time is 06:29:28.

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.