How far is Parma, OH from Northwood, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Northwood, OH is about 258.3 miles (415.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.28 mi
05h 16m
Flight
206.86 mi
332.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.86 mi
Kilometers
332.91 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.28 mi
Kilometers
415.66 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Parma
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Northwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parma
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dudley
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Parma
129.2 mi
02h 38m
To Northwood
129.1 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 54th Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West 54th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 South: Akron

    1638 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · Willow Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street

    1557 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Garfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 7 South

    21 mi · 29 min · State Route 7 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Market Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kinley Avenue

    1507 ft · 44 sec · Kinley Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Lane

    3029 ft · 1 min · Beulah Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1478 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ash Street

    1182 ft · 52 sec · Ash Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
130 mi · 50%
SR 7
49.9 mi · 19%
State Route 7 South
21 mi · 8%
Willow Freeway
19.1 mi · 7%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 4%
Market Street
9.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 38m

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
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 38m from Parma
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parma and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Northwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.3 miles (415.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Parma and 129.1 miles from Northwood.

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

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parma and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Northwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 206.86 mi (332.91 km).

Parma

#1 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Northwood

#2 Northwood

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,457
Coordinates38.4500800, -82.3529300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Northwood (-82.35293, 38.45008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.5 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.51
18.22 gal · 69 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.75 $67.51
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.64 $77.29
Premium $4.79 $43.64 $87.27
Diesel $4.30 $39.21 $78.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Northwood. The current time is 06:53:14.

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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.