How far is Parma, OH from Northridge, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Northridge, OH is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.21 mi
03h 19m
Flight
145.34 mi
233.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.34 mi
Kilometers
233.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.21 mi
Kilometers
269.1 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northridge
Sat, Nov 7, 6:48 PM EST
Return by in Parma
Sat, Nov 7, 10:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Northridge
Sat, Nov 7, 6:48 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
83.5 mi
01h 39m
To Northridge
83.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 9 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.8 mi · 24 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 334

    1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 334

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Derr Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Derr Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Curtis Drive

    62 m · 11 sec · Curtis Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Westmont Drive

    1087 ft · 48 sec · Westmont Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westmont Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
93.1 mi · 56%
US 36 West
28.6 mi · 17%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 9%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 39m from Parma
Leave By
10:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Parma and Mostly Cloudy near Northridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Parma and 83.7 miles from Northridge.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Parma and Mostly Cloudy near Northridge.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Northridge. Straight-line distance: 145.34 mi (233.91 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
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#2 Northridge

Northridge is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9917300, -83.7785400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Northridge (-83.77854, 39.99173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.34 L · about $23.09
Round trip
$46.17
11.8 gal · 44.68 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $23.09 $46.17
Mid-grade $4.50 $26.53 $53.05
Premium $5.04 $29.76 $59.52
Diesel $6.36 $37.51 $75.01

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Northridge. The current time is 15:29:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.