How far is Parma, OH from Craig Beach, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Craig Beach, OH is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Craig Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Craig Beach.
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Start on West 54th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 54th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto State Road
805 ft · 28 sec · State Road
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 480 East: Youngstown
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Ravenna
15.7 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto I 76 East
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance
1620 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
2249 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Tallmadge Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Tallmadge Road
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Continue on Mahoning Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mahoning Avenue
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Turn left onto Grandview Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Grandview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grandview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Craig Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ravenna
Continue on Ravenna
15.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Craig Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Craig Beach?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Parma and 27.3 miles from Craig Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Craig Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Streetsboro.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Craig Beach. Straight-line distance: 43.25 mi (69.6 km).
#1 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Craig Beach
City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 41.1170000, -80.9834200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Craig Beach (-80.98342, 41.117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.20 | $18.39 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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