Origin
Marlboro, OH
Morning in Marlboro on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marlboro, 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 17m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marlboro, OH
Pablo López
Parma, OH
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Trip Overview
This 53.6-mile drive from Marlboro to Parma, Ohio, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. You'll be traveling through the Midwest region, staying within Ohio for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8, making it an economical choice. The route offers a mixed driving experience, and with no planned stops, it's a straightforward commute. This drive is ideal for a quick transit between these two Ohio locations without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 14 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Ravenna Avenue Northeast | 11.3 mi | 17m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Cleveland East Liverpool Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| South Prospect Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Edison Street Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
SR 14
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlboro, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on CR 30
86 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marlboro Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto SR 619
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Edison Street Northeast
3
Turn right onto SR 44
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Ravenna Avenue Northeast
4
Keep slight left at fork onto South Prospect Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Prospect Street
5
Turn left onto SR 59
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Sycamore Street
7
Continue on Cleveland Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleveland Road
8
Turn left onto SR 14
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 14
10
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 480
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 94
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Road
16
Turn right onto SR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
17
Turn left onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Marlboro, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 51.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Sycamore Street
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Turn left onto SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
39.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
$8.32 one way
$16.64 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Parma on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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 17m 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 varied driving experience on this route, with 46% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles on SR 14, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The route is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more local road driving as you approach your destination. This means you'll need to be adaptable to changing speed limits and road conditions throughout the 1 hour and 17 minute trip.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on SR 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 16.5 miles in near North Sycamore Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 16.5 miles (North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Marlboro, OH to Parma, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
39.6 mi in
|
~58m
|
via I 480
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 11.4 miles on SR 14. 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: at 16.5 miles (North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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