How far is Parma, OH from Beachwood, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Beachwood, OH is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.58 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.84 mi
19.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.84 mi
Kilometers
19.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.58 mi
Kilometers
25.08 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beachwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Beachwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parma
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Garfield Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Beachwood
7.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookpark Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road

    805 ft · 28 sec · State Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2270 ft · 32 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heights

    1362 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Miles Road

    1010 ft · 32 sec · Miles Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Green Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Green Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chagrin Boulevard

    2229 ft · 1 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
9.81 mi · 63%
Green Road
2.78 mi · 18%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 6%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 4%
Miles Road
0.45 mi · 3%
Chagrin Boulevard
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

4.13 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield Heights
00h 12m from Parma
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Mostly Sunny near Beachwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Parma and 7.8 miles from Beachwood.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garfield Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Beachwood. Straight-line distance: 11.84 mi (19.05 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Beachwood

#2 Beachwood

City in Ohio

Population11,543
Coordinates41.4645000, -81.5087300
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Beachwood (-81.50873, 41.4645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.08
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.04 $4.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.33 $4.67
Premium $4.79 $2.63 $5.27
Diesel $4.30 $2.37 $4.73

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 Parma and Beachwood. The current time is 05:13:45.

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.