Drive or Fly: Parma, OH to New London, OH?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for CLE–CLE. At 52 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 13m

Distance

52.4 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

21 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 10m

5m in the air

Air Distance

42 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Parma, OH → CLE 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CLE → New London, OH 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Parma, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

New London, OH CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 36 mi, ~55m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CLE and CLE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 58m

29m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Lake Shore Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Parma, OH → Cleveland 11m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 29m

Arrival 10m

Elyria Amtrak → New London, OH 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Cleveland 7 mi, ~11m drive

To Elyria Amtrak 25 mi, ~38m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Parma, OH → Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St) (CLV6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

West Salem Bus Station (WSS6) → New London, OH 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From CLV6 — Cleveland Downtown (E 12th St) 7 mi, ~11m drive

To WSS6 — West Salem Bus Station 19 mi, ~29m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 13m	3h 10m	1h 58m	2h
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$5	$5
Carbon footprint	21 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

52.4 mi 1h 12m

via I 480, SR 60, US 20; SR 301

Alternative (+13 min)

61.5 mi 1h 26m

via US 224, SR 3, I 71

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Parma, OH to New London, OH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.