How far is Parma, OH from New California, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to New California, OH is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and New California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and New California.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn left onto Snow Road
3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth
1521 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East William Street
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Take the exit sharp left toward US 23 South, US 42 South
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Pike
1 mi · 1 min · Columbus Pike
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Keep slight right
13 mi · 17 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and New California.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 271 South
Merge slight left
89.3 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Parma and Mostly Cloudy near New California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to New California?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Parma and 65.4 miles from New California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Parma and Mostly Cloudy near New California.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
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 Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and New California. Straight-line distance: 117.1 mi (188.46 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 New California
Situated in Jerome Township within Union County, this unincorporated community lies in the central region of Ohio at an elevation of 997 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1561700, -83.2365800 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: New California (-83.23658, 40.15617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $18.34 | $36.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $29.46 | $58.93 |
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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