How far is Parma, OH from New London, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to New London, OH is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
52.38 mi
01h 12m
Flight
41.53 mi
66.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.53 mi
Kilometers
66.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.38 mi
Kilometers
84.29 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-18T00:31
Arrive New London
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Oberlin
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
26.2 mi
00h 36m
To New London
26.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and New London.

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookpark Road

    3195 ft · 1 min · Brookpark Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1461 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 480 West: Toledo

    1532 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 20/State Route 301

    7 mi · 8 min · Route 20/State Route 301

  8. 8

    Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Kipton East Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Oberlin-Norwalk Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 20

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    2131 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3103 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    56 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
13.4 mi · 26%
River Street
11.5 mi · 22%
Route 20/State Route 301
6.98 mi · 13%
State Route 10
6.01 mi · 11%
Oberlin Elyria Road
3.72 mi · 7%
Kipton East Road
2.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oberlin
00h 36m from Parma
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to New London?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Oberlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Parma and 26.2 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parma and Showers And Thunderstorms near New London.

Stop Ideas Near Oberlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Elyria

13 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

45 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and New London. Straight-line distance: 41.53 mi (66.84 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
New London

#2 New London

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population2,345
Coordinates41.0850500, -82.3998900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: New London (-82.39989, 41.08505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.71
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.85 $13.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.85 $15.70
Premium $4.79 $8.86 $17.72
Diesel $4.30 $7.96 $15.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and New London. The current time is 00:31:16.

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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.