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Trip from New London, OH to Parma, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

52.2 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

Downtown New London, OH, OH

New London, OH

Willemijn Doelman

city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Trip Overview

This 52.2-mile drive from New London, OH to Parma, OH is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The journey primarily utilizes State Route 10 and Route 20, offering a highway-focused experience. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region of Ohio for the entirety of this drive.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.2 miles on State Route 10. While much of the drive will feel like a steady cruise on main arteries like State Route 10 and Route 20, you'll also navigate sections on North Main Street. This blend means you'll experience a consistent pace for significant portions, punctuated by transitions onto local road segments as you approach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 10 and Route 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 162 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 162 / West Main Street

Turn right onto SR 162 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
12.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street

Turn right onto US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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
50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
State Route 10 19.2 mi 23m
Route 20 9.8 mi 12m
North Main Street 7.1 mi 9m
SR 60 4.4 mi 7m
Oberlin Elyria Road 3.7 mi 5m
Kipton East Road 2.9 mi 3m
Oberlin-Norwalk Road 2 mi 2m
West 54th Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: State Route 10 — 19.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

48 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right

47 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto SR 162

185 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street
4

Continue on SR 60

7.1 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on SR 18; SR 60

0.5 mi · 51 sec · SR 18; SR 60
6

Turn slight right onto SR 60

4.4 mi · 7 min · SR 60
7

Turn right onto US 20; SR 60

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Main Street
8

Continue on US 20

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 20
9

Continue on US 20

2.0 mi · 2 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road
10

Turn slight right

423 ft · 7 sec
11

Turn straight onto US 20

2.9 mi · 3 min · Kipton East Road
12

Continue on US 20

3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
13

Continue on US 20

7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20
14

Continue on SR 10

19 mi · 23 min · State Route 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 15 Toward Ridge Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right onto CR 10

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Ridge Road
17

Turn left onto SR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
19

Arrive at destination

West 54th Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.1 mi from New London, OH · 38m into the drive

village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lagrange, OH

26 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

Wakeman, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lagrange, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from New London, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.10 one way

$16.20 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $8.99 $17.98
premium $4.91 $10.09 $20.18
diesel $5.61 $11.53 $23.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.7 0 $5.48 $2.51
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.57 $2.09
EV Truck/SUV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New London, OH

Late night in New London on Saturday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parma, OH

Late night in Parma on Saturday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Lagrange, OH

26 mi in

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

9 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

1h 12m 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 New London, OH to Parma, OH covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Route 10, Route 20, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from New London, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.10 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 straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 162 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from New London, OH to Parma, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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