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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.51 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.25 mi
69.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.25 mi
Kilometers
69.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.51 mi
Kilometers
87.73 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Craig Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Craig Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:30 PM EDT
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
Streetsboro
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From Parma
27.2 mi
00h 38m
To Craig Beach
27.3 mi
00h 38m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

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.

  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 right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ravenna

    15.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 76 East

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 225: Alliance

    1620 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2249 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tallmadge Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tallmadge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mahoning Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mahoning Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grandview Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Grandview Road

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ravenna
15.7 mi · 29%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.8 mi · 25%
Outerbelt South Freeway
12 mi · 22%
I 76 East
5.16 mi · 9%
Tallmadge Road
2.54 mi · 5%
Grandview Road
1.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetsboro
00h 38m from Parma
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Alliance

41 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

42 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Craig Beach. Straight-line distance: 43.25 mi (69.6 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Craig Beach

#2 Craig Beach

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,110
Coordinates41.1170000, -80.9834200
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Craig Beach (-80.98342, 41.117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Craig Beach. The current time is 00:43:30.

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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.