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Trip from Parma, OH to Greenwich, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Downtown Greenwich, OH, OH

Greenwich, OH

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Trip Overview

This 61.4-mile drive from Parma to Greenwich, Ohio, is best tackled in a single day, with an estimated travel time of about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $9 for this journey. The route is characterized by its numerous turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, as it has a 0% highway share. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion within the Midwest region. It offers a straightforward way to travel between two points in Ohio without requiring an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The personality of this drive is decidedly 'turn-heavy,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads with frequent changes in direction. With a 0% highway share, this isn't about covering long distances quickly. Instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience as you move through local communities. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting constant navigation is key. The roads will likely feel like a continuous series of local streets and connectors, requiring your attention throughout the 1 hour and 25 minute journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outerbelt South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Route 20/State Route 301. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SR 17 / Brookpark Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

7
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 17 / Brookpark Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 10 / Ridge Road

Turn right onto CR 10 / Ridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I 480 West: Toledo

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 480 West: Toledo
5
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | 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.
6
15.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 10 / State Route 10

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10 / State Route 10 toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin

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 Parma, OH to Greenwich, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Oberlin along the way.

Oberlin

15.5 mi in | ~22m | via SR 10

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Outerbelt South Freeway 13.4 mi 16m
Route 20/State Route 301 7 mi 8m
State Route 10 6 mi 6m
SR 60 4.9 mi 6m
SR 13 4.5 mi 6m
River Street 4.4 mi 7m
Fayette Road 4.3 mi 5m
Oberlin Elyria Road 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Outerbelt South Freeway — 13.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto CR 10

0.3 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 480 West: Toledo Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 480

13 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10

6.0 mi · 6 min · State Route 10
Toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
7

Continue on US 20; SR 301

7.0 mi · 8 min · Route 20/State Route 301
8

Continue on US 20

3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
9

Continue on US 20

2.9 mi · 3 min · Kipton East Road
10

Turn straight onto US 20

2.0 mi · 2 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road
11

Continue on US 20

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 20
12

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 58 sec · East Main Street
13

Turn left onto SR 60

4.4 mi · 7 min · River Street
14

Turn left onto SR 18

0.6 mi · 58 sec · SR 18
15

Continue on SR 60

4.9 mi · 6 min · SR 60
16

Turn right onto Fayette Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Fayette Road
17

Continue on Fayette Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Fayette Road
18

Turn left onto Fitchville River Road South

1.0 mi · 2 min · Fitchville River Road South
19

Continue on SR 13

4.5 mi · 6 min · SR 13
20

Turn right onto US 224

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 224
21

Turn right

69 ft · 5 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Parma, OH · 40m into the drive

village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lagrange, OH

31 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

North Olmsted, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lagrange, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Parma, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenwich, OH

The final approach into Greenwich, 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

$9.53 one way

$19.06 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.58 $21.15
premium $4.91 $11.87 $23.73
diesel $5.61 $13.56 $27.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.37 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Parma, OH

Evening in Parma on Thursday

Local time

8:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwich, OH

Evening in Greenwich on Thursday

Local time

8:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Lagrange, OH

31 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 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 25m 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 Parma, OH to Greenwich, OH covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, Route 20/State Route 301, State Route 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Parma, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SR 17 / Brookpark Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 10 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Parma, OH to Greenwich, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Oberlin along the way.

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