Origin
Amherst, OH
Afternoon in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, OH to Parma, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, OH
Kris Møklebust
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
Amherst to Parma is 30.3 miles and takes about 43 minutes via I 480 and the Ohio Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a quick local journey or a segment of a larger road trip. Given its short duration, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 480 | 15 mi | 19m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| South Leavitt Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Brookpark Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Forest Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 480
— 15 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on this road
221 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Forest Street
246 ft
·
12 sec
·
Forest Street
3
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 58
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Leavitt Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80, I 90: Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 80; I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ridge Road
12
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
14
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Forest Street
At end of road, turn left onto Forest Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 80, I 90: Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80, I 90: Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turn...
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
28.3 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
28.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Ohio Turnpike
(10.3 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Parma on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of your journey on major roadways like I 480 and the Ohio Turnpike. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15 miles on I 480 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely dictated by these high-speed roads, meaning you'll encounter typical interstate conditions. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of South Leavitt Road suggests a brief transition before reaching your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on I 480.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 480 and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Forest Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Forest Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Amherst, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Ohio Turnpike.
Toledo
2.2 mi in
|
~5m
Ohio Turnpike
2.2 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on I 480. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Parma, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Forest Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (I 480): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parma, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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