How far is Golden Meadow, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Golden Meadow, LA to Maryland, LA is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
121.52 mi
02h 19m
Flight
97.5 mi
156.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.5 mi
Kilometers
156.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.52 mi
Kilometers
195.57 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Golden Meadow
Thu, Apr 16, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Golden Meadow
2026-04-16T00:08
Arrive Maryland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Golden Meadow
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
South Vacherie
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Golden Meadow
60.6 mi
01h 09m
To Maryland
60.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Golden Meadow and Maryland.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bayou Drive

    32 m · 5 sec · South Bayou Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    995 ft · 58 sec · Saint Louis Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Alex Plaisance Boulevard

    14.7 mi · 18 min · South Alex Plaisance Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2809 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto LA 182

    157 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 182

    1671 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    19.1 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Mars Street

    1152 ft · 42 sec · Mars Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  17. 17

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

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

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

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  21. 21

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

    1498 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 26%
South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
31.9 mi · 26%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 5%
US 90 East
3.72 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
97.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vacherie
01h 09m from Golden Meadow
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Golden Meadow 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 Golden Meadow to Maryland?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

South Vacherie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Golden Meadow and 60.9 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Golden Meadow and Mostly Sunny near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near South Vacherie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Vacherie, 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 South Vacherie.

RAIL

Schriever

23 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

69 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

74 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Golden Meadow and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 97.5 mi (156.91 km).

Golden Meadow

#1 Golden Meadow

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,935
Coordinates29.3791100, -90.2600800
Altitude0
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: South Bayou Drive (-90.259987, 29.379117)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.49
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.25 $32.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.27 $36.54
Premium $4.63 $19.84 $39.68
Diesel $5.42 $23.23 $46.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Golden Meadow and Maryland. The current time is 00:08:12.

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.