Origin
New London, OH
Morning in New London on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, 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
1h 12m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, OH
Willemijn Doelman
Parma, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 52.2-mile drive from New London, OH to Parma, OH is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The journey primarily utilizes State Route 10 and Route 20, offering a highway-focused experience. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region of Ohio for the entirety of this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 10 | 19.2 mi | 23m |
| Route 20 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| SR 60 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Oberlin Elyria Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Kipton East Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Oberlin-Norwalk Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| West 54th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 10
— 19.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, OH and Parma, OH.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
47 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto SR 162
185 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on SR 60
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on SR 18; SR 60
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
SR 18; SR 60
6
Turn slight right onto SR 60
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 60
7
Turn right onto US 20; SR 60
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on US 20
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 20
9
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oberlin-Norwalk Road
10
Turn slight right
423 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 20
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kipton East Road
12
Continue on US 20
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Oberlin Elyria Road
13
Continue on US 20
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 20
14
Continue on SR 10
19 mi
·
23 min
·
State Route 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 15
Toward Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ridge Road
17
Turn left onto SR 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto West 54th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 54th Street
19
Arrive at destination
West 54th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from New London, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.7 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 162 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 162 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Parma on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 3 to 14 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
64°F
Lagrange, OH
26 mi in
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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 drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.2 miles on State Route 10. While much of the drive will feel like a steady cruise on main arteries like State Route 10 and Route 20, you'll also navigate sections on North Main Street. This blend means you'll experience a consistent pace for significant portions, punctuated by transitions onto local road segments as you approach your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on State Route 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 10 and Route 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the 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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 162 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on State Route 10. 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 162 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 20; SR 60 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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