How far is Waterford, OH from Parma, OH?
The driving distance from Waterford, OH to Parma, OH is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Parma.
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Start on the route
73 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
55 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Lane
65 m · 13 sec · Sunset Lane
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Turn right
1838 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Street
953 ft · 24 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
553 ft · 13 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
138 m · 9 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Mitchell Avenue
13.8 mi · 24 min · Mitchell Avenue
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Sherman Hollow
68 m · 5 sec · Sherman Hollow
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Take the ramp right
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Continue straight
57.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
1723 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockside Road
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Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Snow Road
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Turn left onto West 54th Street
14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford and Parma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sherman Hollow
Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterford to Parma?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Waterford and 76.6 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.97 one way or $39.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.
Alliance
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Parma. Straight-line distance: 128.76 mi (207.22 km).
#1 Waterford
Township in Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.5423000, -81.6398500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parma
The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 77,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.4047700, -81.7229100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.86 | $45.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.20 | $46.40 |
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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