How far is Parma, OH from North Ridgeville, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to North Ridgeville, OH is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.37 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.39 mi
24.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.39 mi
Kilometers
24.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.56 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive North Ridgeville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parma
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairview Park
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Parma
9.2 mi
00h 14m
To North Ridgeville
9.2 mi
00h 14m

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
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma and North Ridgeville.

  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

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, SR 10 East: Ohio Turnpike, Lorain Road

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lorain Road

    2194 ft · 1 min · Lorain Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lear Nagle Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lear Nagle Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Center Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Avon Belden Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Avon Belden Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt South Freeway
12.6 mi · 68%
Center Ridge Road
1.66 mi · 9%
Lear Nagle Road
1.29 mi · 7%
West 54th Street
0.96 mi · 5%
Brookpark Road
0.61 mi · 3%
Lorain Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
00h 14m from Parma
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near North Ridgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parma to North Ridgeville?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Parma and 9.2 miles from North Ridgeville.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parma and Sunny near North Ridgeville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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 Fairview Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview Park.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

16 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

21 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

71 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

86 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and North Ridgeville. Straight-line distance: 15.39 mi (24.76 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
North Ridgeville

#2 North Ridgeville

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Population35,104
Coordinates41.3894900, -82.0190300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: North Ridgeville (-82.01903, 41.38949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.76 $5.51
Premium $4.79 $3.11 $6.23
Diesel $4.30 $2.80 $5.60

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 North Ridgeville. The current time is 02:05:18.

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.