How far is Avondale, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Avondale, LA to Maryland, LA is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.76 mi
01h 37m
Flight
72.68 mi
116.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.68 mi
Kilometers
116.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.76 mi
Kilometers
150.9 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Sat, Apr 11, 2:46 PM CDT
Return by in Avondale
Sat, Apr 11, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-11T13:08
Arrive Maryland
Sat, Apr 11, 2:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Avondale
44.7 mi
00h 48m
To Maryland
49 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Maryland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Maryland.

  1. 1

    Start on Valentine Drive

    629 ft · 31 sec · Valentine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard

    1231 ft · 1 min · Jamie Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker

    1498 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Maryland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
71.5 mi · 76%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 7%
Jamie Boulevard
4.06 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
0.89 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 48m from Avondale
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Maryland?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Avondale and 49 miles from Maryland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gramercy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gramercy.

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 72.68 mi (116.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Avondale

Avondale is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9129800, -90.2036900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Valentine Drive (-90.203669, 29.913234)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.52 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.07
6.62 gal · 25.04 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.53 $25.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.10 $28.19
Premium $4.63 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.42 $17.92 $35.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Maryland. The current time is 13:08:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.