Origin
Parma, OH
Evening in Parma on Friday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, OH to Macedonia, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, OH
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Macedonia, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parma, OH to Macedonia, OH covers 20.3 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Outerbelt South Freeway, I 271, Outerbelt East Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 20.3 miles, with most of the trip on Outerbelt South Freeway and I 271. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 271
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 82: Macedonia, Twinsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward SR 82: Macedonia, Twinsburg
7
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 82 / East Aurora Road
Turn left onto SR 82 / East Aurora Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 271 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Aurora Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Valley View Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Macedonia, OH.
1
Start on West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
3
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5
Merge onto I 480
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 271
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 271
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 19
Toward SR 82: Macedonia, Twinsburg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 82
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Aurora Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Valley View Road
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
Valley View Road
14
Arrive at destination
Valley View Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.30 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Macedonia, OH
Evening in Macedonia on Friday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
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
27m 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 Macedonia, OH covers 20.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, I 271, 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 10.2 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 $3.15 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 12 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 271): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Parma, OH to Macedonia, 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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