How far is Northridge, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Northridge, OH to Parma, OH is about 174 miles (280.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.03 mi
02h 55m
Flight
145.34 mi
233.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.34 mi
Kilometers
233.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.03 mi
Kilometers
280.07 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, Nov 7, 4:31 PM EST
Return by in Northridge
Sat, Nov 7, 7:27 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northridge
2026-11-07T13:35
Arrive Parma
Sat, Nov 7, 4:31 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northridge
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Northridge
83.6 mi
01h 27m
To Parma
90.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Westmont Drive

    1087 ft · 53 sec · Westmont Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Curtis Drive

    62 m · 14 sec · Curtis Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Derr Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Derr Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 334

    1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 334

  5. 5

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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  7. 7

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northridge 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
99 mi · 57%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 6%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 4%
Mechanicsburg Road
5.22 mi · 3%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 27m from Northridge
Leave By
12:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Northridge 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 Northridge to Parma?

The road trip is about 174 miles (280.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Northridge and 90.5 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 12:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northridge and Rain Showers near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northridge and Parma. Straight-line distance: 145.34 mi (233.91 km).

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#1 Northridge

Northridge is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9917300, -83.7785400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Westmont Drive (-83.77855, 39.991642)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722771, 41.404771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.25 L · about $24.03
Round trip
$48.05
12.28 gal · 46.5 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $24.03 $48.05
Mid-grade $4.50 $27.61 $55.21
Premium $5.04 $30.97 $61.94
Diesel $6.36 $39.03 $78.06

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Northridge and Parma. The current time is 13:35:42.

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.