How far is New California, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from New California, OH to Parma, OH is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.28 mi
02h 14m
Flight
117.1 mi
188.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.1 mi
Kilometers
188.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.28 mi
Kilometers
228.98 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Fri, Nov 6, 8:21 PM EST
Return by in New California
Fri, Nov 6, 10:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New California
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive Parma
Fri, Nov 6, 8:21 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New California
9:30 PM EST
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 New California
65.4 mi
01h 07m
To Parma
76.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New California and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on East William Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · East William Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  12. 12

    Turn right 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 New California 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
99 mi · 70%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Sunbury Road
0.91 mi · 1%
East William Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
SR 94
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 07m from New California
Leave By
2:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving New California and Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New California to Parma?

The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 65.4 miles from New California and 76.9 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.97 one way or $39.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New California and 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 New California and Parma. Straight-line distance: 117.1 mi (188.46 km).

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#1 New California

Situated in Jerome Township within Union County, this unincorporated community lies in the central region of Ohio at an elevation of 997 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.1561700, -83.2365800
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: US 42 (-83.236556, 40.156156)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.01 L · about $19.97
Round trip
$39.95
10.04 gal · 38.02 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $19.97 $39.95
Mid-grade $4.56 $22.90 $45.80
Premium $5.10 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $6.39 $32.08 $64.17

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New California and Parma. The current time is 18:07:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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