Origin
Carey, OH
Evening in Carey on Thursday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carey, OH to Parma, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
107.5 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carey, OH
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Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carey, OH to Parma, OH covers 107.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 480, SR 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.7 miles from Carey, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 107.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 107.5 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 40.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near CR 591 / South County Road 591.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 107.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (CR 591 / South County Road 591): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (SR 53): Navigation decision point; at 90.5 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 591 / South County Road 591
Turn right onto CR 591 / South County Road 591
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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SR 53
At end of road, turn left onto SR 53
Navigation decision point
8
90.5 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
7
105.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
6
105.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 40.5 mi | 43m |
| I 480 | 15 mi | 19m |
| SR 18 | 12.8 mi | 18m |
| South County Road 591 | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| US 224 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| SR 67 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Vance Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| SR 4 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 40.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carey, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 103; SR 199
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Findlay Street
2
Turn right onto US 23; SR 199
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Vance Street
3
Turn right onto CR 591
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South County Road 591
4
Continue on Tiffin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tiffin Street
5
Continue on CR 591
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South County Road 591
6
Turn straight onto CR 51
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West County Road 51
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 53
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 53
8
Turn right onto US 224
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 224
9
Turn left onto SR 67
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 67
10
Continue on SR 18
13 mi
·
18 min
·
SR 18
11
Turn right onto US 20; SR 18
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto SR 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 113
13
Turn left onto SR 4
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 4
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto I 80; I 90
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 480
Exit 151
Toward I 480 East: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ridge Road
21
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
23
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from Carey, OH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Carey, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carey, OH
This is one driving day of about 107.5 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Carey, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 40.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Carey, OH · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Carey, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parma, OH
The final approach into Parma, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Parma, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.68 one way
$33.37 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.78 | $41.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.03
Ohio Turnpike
(40.5 mi)
$2.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Thursday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
2h 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 Carey, OH to Parma, OH covers 107.5 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 480, SR 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Carey, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.68 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 107.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (CR 591 / South County Road 591): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (SR 53): Navigation decision point; at 90.5 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Carey, OH to Parma, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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