Origin
Beachwood, OH
Evening in Beachwood on Friday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beachwood, OH to Parma, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beachwood, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Parma, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Beachwood, OH to Parma, OH is 16.5 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 480N and the Outerbelt Freeways, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward transit. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, making it a practical choice for efficient travel between these two Cleveland suburbs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the journey taking place on major freeways like I 480N and the Outerbelt South and East Freeways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.4 miles on I 480N, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is defined by its swift, direct nature, designed for efficient movement rather than scenic exploration. Expect a typical freeway experience with multiple lanes and moderate traffic as you navigate between these suburban areas.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 480N is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 480N and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 422 / Chagrin Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 422 / Chagrin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 422; I 480N): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (I 480N): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 422 / Chagrin Boulevard
Turn left onto US 422 / Chagrin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
2.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 422; I 480N
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422; I 480N toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27A-B
Toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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I 480N
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480N toward I 480 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27B
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
5
10.8 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beachwood, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
Toledo
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 422; I 480N
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 480N | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Chagrin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 422 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 480N
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beachwood, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on this road
9 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 422
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chagrin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 271 South, US 422 East
4
Merge onto I 271; US 422
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422; I 480N
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 422; I 480N
Exit 27A-B
Toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480N
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Exit 27B
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
11
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
12
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Parma, OH
Evening in Parma on Friday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beachwood, OH to Parma, OH covers 16.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 480N, Outerbelt South Freeway, Outerbelt East Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Beachwood, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 422 / Chagrin Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 422; I 480N): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (I 480N): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Beachwood, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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