How far is Parma, OH from Boston Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Boston Heights, OH is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
24.41 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.56 mi
23.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.56 mi
Kilometers
23.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.29 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T14:08
Arrive Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parma
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedford Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Boston Heights
12.2 mi
00h 16m

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
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 8 South: Boston Heights, Akron

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Akron Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    1930 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Hines Hill Road

    2437 ft · 1 min · East Hines Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Olde Eight Road

    598 ft · 12 sec · Olde Eight Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olde Eight Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
12 mi · 49%
Outerbelt East Freeway
6.18 mi · 25%
Akron Expressway
1.7 mi · 7%
SR 8 South
1.49 mi · 6%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Brookpark Road
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight left

5.1 mi · 00h 06m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford Heights
00h 16m from Parma
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Bedford Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Parma and 12.2 miles from Boston Heights.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedford 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 Bedford Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 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 11.3 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 Bedford Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

17 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Boston Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.56 mi (23.43 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Boston Heights

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates41.2647800, -81.5131700
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Boston Heights (-81.51317, 41.26478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.37
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.19 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.65 $7.30
Premium $4.79 $4.12 $8.24
Diesel $4.30 $3.70 $7.40

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 Heights. The current time is 14:08:55.

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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.