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Trip from Middleton, OH to Parma, OH

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

83 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Middleton, OH, OH

Middleton, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Middleton, OH to Parma, OH covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 39m 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, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.5 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.88 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.5 miles from Middleton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 83 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.5 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 17 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 45.5 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 early in the drive near SR 7.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 83 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: near the start (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 7

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7

Navigation decision point

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 West: Cleveland
9
54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 187 Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
7
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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.

Between Middleton, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Streetsboro and Cleveland.

Streetsboro

54.6 mi in | ~1h 3m

Cleveland

68.9 mi in | ~1h 20m | via I 480

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 45.5 mi 48m
I 480 11.2 mi 13m
Outerbelt South Freeway 10.6 mi 13m
SR 7 8.4 mi 12m
Outerbelt East Freeway 2.4 mi 3m
West 54th Street 1 mi 2m
Brookpark Road 0.7 mi 1m
State Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 45.5 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middleton, OH and Parma, OH.

1

Start on CR 421

129 ft · 10 sec · Middleton Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7

8.4 mi · 12 min · SR 7
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 76
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 76 West: Cleveland
5

Merge onto I 76

46 mi · 48 min · Ohio Turnpike
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 187 Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 9 sec · this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 480; SR 14

11 mi · 13 min · I 480; SR 14
9

Continue on I 271; I 480

2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480

7.1 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto I 480

3.5 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 16 Toward SR 94: State Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto SR 94

0.2 mi · 33 sec · State Road
15

Turn right onto SR 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
16

Turn left onto West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
17

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 41.5 miles from Middleton, OH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 49m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Middleton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Middleton, OH

This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middleton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 45.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.5 mi from Middleton, OH · 49m into the drive

Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

42 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bethel Park, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Middleton, 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

$12.88 one way

$25.76 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $14.30 $28.59
premium $4.91 $16.04 $32.08
diesel $5.61 $18.33 $36.65

Estimated Tolls: $2.28

Ohio Turnpike (45.5 mi) $2.28

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

$13

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.26 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.62 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Middleton, OH

Morning in Middleton on Wednesday

Local time

8:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Morning in Parma on Wednesday

Local time

8:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

42 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 39m 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 Middleton, OH to Parma, OH covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 480, Outerbelt South 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 41.5 miles from Middleton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.88 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 13 significant decision points across 83 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: near the start (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Middleton, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Streetsboro and Cleveland.

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