How far is Northgate, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Northgate, OH to Parma, OH is about 244 miles (392.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.96 mi
03h 49m
Flight
211.99 mi
341.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.99 mi
Kilometers
341.17 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.96 mi
Kilometers
392.61 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sun, Apr 26, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Northgate
Mon, Apr 27, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northgate
2026-04-26T18:04
Arrive Parma
Sun, Apr 26, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northgate
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Northgate
120.3 mi
01h 54m
To Parma
123.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    80 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Springdale Road

    2039 ft · 1 min · Springdale Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colerain Avenue

    2045 ft · 54 sec · Colerain Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton

    2192 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northgate 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
187 mi · 76%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 6%
Circle Freeway
14.5 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
01h 54m from Northgate
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northgate and Partly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244 miles (392.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Northgate and 123.7 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northgate and Parma. Straight-line distance: 211.99 mi (341.17 km).

Northgate

#1 Northgate

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population7,377
Coordinates39.2528300, -84.5924500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.592149, 39.253047)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.59 L · about $31.90
Round trip
$63.80
17.22 gal · 65.18 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.90 $63.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.52 $73.05
Premium $4.79 $41.24 $82.48
Diesel $4.30 $37.06 $74.11

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Northgate and Parma. The current time is 18:04:12.

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.