Origin
City of Parma, OH
Morning in City of Parma on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Parma, OH to Strongsville, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Parma, OH
Valentin Angel Fernandez
Strongsville, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 10.5-mile drive from the City of Parma to Strongsville, Ohio, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 20 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Royalton Road and Ridge Road, this route offers a local driving experience with no highway segments, making it a straightforward trip within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this journey is budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a need for attention to navigation. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Royalton Road | 5.2 mi | 11m |
| Ridge Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| West Ridgewood Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bennett Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Royalton Road
— 5.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Parma, OH and Strongsville, OH.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Ridgewood Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Ridgewood Drive
3
Turn left onto SR 3
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Bennett Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bennett Road
5
Turn right onto SR 82
5.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Royalton Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Arrive at destination
SR 82
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Ridgewood Drive
Turn left onto West Ridgewood Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 3 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto SR 3 / Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Bennett Road
Turn right onto Bennett Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 82 / Royalton Road
Turn right onto SR 82 / Royalton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Strongsville, OH
Morning in Strongsville on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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
20m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 10.5-mile route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5.2 miles on Royalton Road. As you navigate through Parma and into Strongsville, the roads like Royalton Road, Ridge Road, and West Ridgewood Drive will likely present a more urban or suburban feel, demanding your attention for frequent turns and traffic signals rather than sustained high-speed driving. This is a route where being aware of your surroundings and navigation is key.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Royalton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near West Ridgewood 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 20m drive. You will face about 4 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 (West Ridgewood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (Bennett Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Royalton Road. 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: near the start (West Ridgewood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 3 / Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (Bennett Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Strongsville, 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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