How far is Parma, OH from Northfield, OH?
The driving distance from Parma, OH to Northfield, OH is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Northfield.
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Start on West 54th Street
14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn right onto Snow Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road
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Continue on Rockside Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Rockside Road
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Turn right onto Canal Road
3.7 mi · 8 min · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Sagamore Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Sagamore Road
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
2011 ft · 1 min · Northfield Road
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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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 Northfield.
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.
Canal Road
Turn right onto Canal Road
3.69 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Parma and Sunny near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Northfield?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Parma and 6.4 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parma and Sunny near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Independence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Independence.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 10.89 mi (17.53 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 Northfield
Village in Summit County, Ohio
| Population | 3,649 |
| Coordinates | 41.3450500, -81.5284500 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-81.52845, 41.34505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
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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