How far is Parma, OH from Summerside, OH?

The driving distance from Parma, OH to Summerside, OH is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.39 mi
04h 31m
Flight
208.67 mi
335.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.67 mi
Kilometers
335.82 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.39 mi
Kilometers
382.05 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerside
Wed, Nov 11, 8:43 AM EST
Return by in Parma
Wed, Nov 11, 1:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parma
2026-11-11T04:11
Arrive Summerside
Wed, Nov 11, 8:43 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Parma
118.6 mi
02h 15m
To Summerside
118.8 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East

    2144 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    961 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    1056 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1856 ft · 34 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old State Route 74

    982 ft · 25 sec · Old State Route 74

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Summerside Road

    22 m · 9 sec · Summerside Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
207 mi · 87%
Ridge Road
14.8 mi · 6%
Circle Freeway
13.9 mi · 6%
Snow Road
0.61 mi
I 275 East
0.41 mi
SR 32 West
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
208.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 15m from Parma
Leave By
7:56 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Parma and Partly Sunny near Summerside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Parma and 118.8 miles from Summerside.

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

The direct path is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 7:56 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Parma and Partly Sunny near Summerside.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Summerside. Straight-line distance: 208.67 mi (335.82 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 Summerside

Summerside is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1047800, -84.2882700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Parma (-81.72291, 41.40477)
End: Summerside (-84.28827, 39.10478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.71 L · about $31.89
Round trip
$63.77
16.76 gal · 63.42 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $31.89 $63.77
Mid-grade $4.37 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.91 $41.11 $82.22
Diesel $6.29 $52.73 $105.45

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Parma and Summerside. The current time is 04:11:51.

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.