How far is Parma, OH from Hambden, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Hambden, OH is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
39.79 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.9 mi
52.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.79 mi
Kilometers
64.03 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hambden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Hambden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Mayfield Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
19.9 mi
00h 31m
To Hambden
19.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Mayfield Road

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 East: Mayfield Road, Gates Mills

    1549 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mayfield Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Mayfield Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Caves Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caves Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road

    9 mi · 16 min · Wilson Mills Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue

    899 ft · 35 sec · Cherry Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2515 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Hambden Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Hambden Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North State Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · North State Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
11.7 mi · 29%
Wilson Mills Road
8.96 mi · 23%
Outerbelt East Freeway
6.42 mi · 16%
Mayfield Road
4.6 mi · 12%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.72 mi · 7%
Caves Road
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Wilson Mills Road

Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road

8.96 mi · 00h 16m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayfield Heights
00h 31m from Parma
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hambden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Mayfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Parma and 19.9 miles from Hambden.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Parma and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hambden.

Stop Ideas Near Mayfield 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 Mayfield Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Cleveland Heights City Hall

Cleveland Heights , OH
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Rating 3.0/5 11 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

20 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

73 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

105 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Hambden. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.94 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hambden

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population4,713
Coordinates41.6042200, -81.1456500
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Hambden (-81.14565, 41.60422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.37
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.19 $10.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.94 $11.88
Premium $4.79 $6.71 $13.41
Diesel $4.30 $6.03 $12.05

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 Hambden. The current time is 23:22:55.

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.