How far is Bernice, LA from Maryland, LA?
The driving distance from Bernice, LA to Maryland, LA is about 230 miles (370.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bernice and Maryland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bernice and Maryland.
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Start on 3rd Street
70 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Plum Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Plum Street
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Merge slight left onto Cherry Street
19.8 mi · 24 min · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South Service Road West
845 ft · 19 sec · South Service Road West
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Take the ramp slight left
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
51.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Turn left onto Blount Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road
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Turn left onto Scotland Avenue
977 ft · 18 sec · Scotland Avenue
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bernice and Maryland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.2 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bernice and Mostly Sunny near Maryland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bernice to Maryland?
The road trip is about 230 miles (370.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sicily Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Bernice and 115.1 miles from Maryland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bernice and Mostly Sunny near Maryland.
Stop Ideas Near Sicily Island
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sicily Island.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bernice and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 179.78 mi (289.33 km).
#1 Bernice
Town in Union Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,590 |
| Coordinates | 32.8220900, -92.6579300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.71 | $61.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.92 | $87.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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