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Trip from Parma, OH to Lyndhurst, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna

Parma, OH

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Downtown Lyndhurst, OH, OH

Lyndhurst, OH

Mike Bird

Trip Overview

Parma to Lyndhurst is 20.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Outerbelt South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward connection between these two Cleveland suburbs. Given its brevity, it's an ideal route for a quick commute or a short hop without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Outerbelt South Freeway 9.9 mi 12m
Outerbelt East Freeway 4.5 mi 5m
Brainard Road 1.2 mi 2m
West 54th Street 1 mi 2m
Brookpark Road 0.7 mi 1m
Mayfield Road 0.6 mi 1m
State Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Outerbelt South Freeway — 9.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parma, OH and Lyndhurst, OH.

1

Start on West 54th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 54th Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · Brookpark Road
3

Turn left onto SR 94

0.2 mi · 28 sec · State Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
5

Merge onto I 480

3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

1.8 mi · 2 min
Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 480

4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N

2.3 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 271; US 422

4.5 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

521 ft · 12 sec
Exit 32 Toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

475 ft · 16 sec
Toward Brainard Road North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto CR 28

1.2 mi · 2 min · Brainard Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto US 322

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mayfield Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right

113 ft · 13 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn uturn

131 ft · 14 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
11.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania,...
8
18.4 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road

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 32 Toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road
8
18.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Brainard Road North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Brainard Road North
8
20.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.33 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $3.51 $7.03
premium $4.91 $3.94 $7.89
diesel $5.61 $4.50 $9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Parma, OH

Late night in Parma on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

S 15 mph 10% 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

Destination

Lyndhurst, OH

Late night in Lyndhurst on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

13 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

30m 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?

This route is heavily influenced by its highway focus, with 71% of the drive utilizing major freeways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Outerbelt South Freeway and Outerbelt East Freeway, experiencing a consistent, high-speed environment. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 9.9 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway, allowing for a steady pace. While the majority is highway, you will also navigate segments of Brainard Road, offering a slight variation in the driving experience as you approach your destination.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Outerbelt East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 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.

Between Parma, OH and Lyndhurst, OH, road signs point toward Warren and Brainard Road North.

Warren

11.5 mi in | ~16m | via I 480N

Brainard Road North

18.5 mi in | ~25m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. 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 Lyndhurst, 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 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 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 Lyndhurst, 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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