How far is Parma, OH from Boston, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Boston, OH is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
133.55 mi
03h 06m
Flight
108.34 mi
174.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.34 mi
Kilometers
174.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.55 mi
Kilometers
214.93 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
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
Parral
OH

Village in the United States

From Parma
66.8 mi
01h 33m
To Boston
66.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Old Washington, Cambridge

    924 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Pike Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Pike Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Leatherwood Road

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Leatherwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    628 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1713 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Leatherwood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Leatherwood Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Street

    154 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Street

    940 ft · 19 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Smith Avenue

    823 ft · 17 sec · Smith Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Leatherwood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leatherwood Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    48 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Underpass Road

    148 m · 21 sec · Underpass Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Green Valley Road

    2614 ft · 2 min · Green Valley Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Seneca Lake Road

    2303 ft · 46 sec · Seneca Lake Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Barnesville Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Beaver Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rock River Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Rock River Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rock River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
73.1 mi · 55%
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 14%
Leatherwood Road
16.5 mi · 12%
Barnesville Street
3.52 mi · 3%
East Pike Road
2.6 mi · 2%
Rockside Road
2.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parral
01h 33m from Parma
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Parral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Parma and 66.7 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Parral

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

103 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

106 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Boston. Straight-line distance: 108.34 mi (174.35 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boston

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,277
Coordinates39.8881300, -81.1984400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Boston (-81.19844, 39.88813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $17.45
Round trip
$34.90
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.45 $34.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.98 $39.96
Premium $4.79 $22.56 $45.12
Diesel $4.30 $20.27 $40.54

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 Parma and Boston. The current time is 03:16:38.

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.