Origin
Boston Heights, OH
Late night in Boston Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston Heights, OH to Parma, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston Heights, OH
Jack Sherman
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 19.1-mile drive from Boston Heights to Parma, Ohio, is easily manageable in just 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Midwest region. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Willow Freeway and Olde Eight Road, with a moderate 26% highway share. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel plans. It's a practical option for a quick regional hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Olde Eight Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| West Aurora Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Rockside Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Chippewa Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Snow Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Royalton Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston Heights, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on Olde Eight Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Olde Eight Road
2
Turn left onto SR 82
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Aurora Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 82
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge
4
Continue on SR 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chippewa Road
5
Continue on SR 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Royalton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
7
Merge onto I 77
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Willow Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Rockside Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockside Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Snow Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Snow Road
11
Turn left onto West 54th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 82 / West Aurora Road
Turn left onto SR 82 / West Aurora Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
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 155
Toward Rockside Road, Seven Hills, Independence
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Rockside Road
Turn left onto Rockside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West 54th Street
Turn left onto West 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
N 5 mph
0% chance
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
4 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
32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate experience. While 26% of the journey involves highway driving, much of it will be on Willow Freeway and other local arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5 miles on Willow Freeway. The road's personality shifts between quicker highway sections and more involved navigation through local streets, requiring your attention for turns and traffic lights.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Willow Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near SR 82 / West Aurora Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (SR 82 / West Aurora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Boston Heights, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Seven Hills and Independence.
Seven Hills
14.9 mi in
|
~24m
Independence
14.9 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Willow Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 3.8 miles (SR 82 / West Aurora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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