Origin
Hartford, OH
Late night in Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, 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
1h 37m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
This 67.7-mile drive from Hartford to Parma, Ohio, is a straightforward journey perfect for a single day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and interstate, with about 30% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this relatively short trip is around $11, making it an economical option. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest, you won't be crossing regional boundaries, keeping the drive's character consistent. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.8 miles from Hartford, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Market Road | 26.5 mi | 35m |
| Wilson Sharpsville Road | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| I 480N | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Warren Outer Belt | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| US Route 422 Northwest | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| SR 5 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 422 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Main Market Road
— 26.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on SR 7; SR 305
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
SR 7; SR 305
2
Turn left onto SR 305
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wilson Sharpsville Road
3
Continue on SR 305
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Wilson Sharpsville Road
4
Turn left onto SR 5
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5
5
Take the ramp onto SR 5
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 5
Toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna
6
Merge onto SR 5; SR 82
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Warren Outer Belt
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 422
8
Keep slight left at fork
419 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 422 East: Warren
9
Turn right onto US 422
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Parkman Road Northwest
10
Continue on US 422
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Route 422 Northwest
11
Continue on US 422
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US Route 422 NW
12
Continue on US 422
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 422
13
Continue on US 422
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Main Market Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
16
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
21
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
22
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 37-minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Given the 67.7-mile distance, it's easily manageable without needing to split it into overnight stays. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since the longest stretch is on Main Market Road for 26.5 miles, plan for any potential local traffic or slower speeds during that segment. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can decide on breaks as needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.8 miles from Hartford, OH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.8 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hartford, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartford, OH
This is one driving day of about 67.7 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hartford, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Main Market Road for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Hartford, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.5 — 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
|
SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road
Turn left onto SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road
Navigation decision point
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 East: Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 422 East: Warren
5
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
5
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m 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.
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Parma, OH
Late night in Parma on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Hiram, OH
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
1h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 60.7
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Hartford to Parma offers a mixed driving experience, blending local roads with interstate travel. You'll spend about 30% of your time on highways, interspersed with stretches on roads like Main Market Road and Wilson Sharpsville Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 26.5 miles on Main Market Road, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. This variety means you'll experience different driving conditions, from potentially slower local routes to faster-paced highway sections.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on Main Market Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Hartford, OH and Parma, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Toledo.
Cleveland
54.1 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Toledo
54.1 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on Main Market Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (SR 305 / Wilson Sharpsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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