How far is Maryland, LA from Bernice, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Bernice, LA is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.48 mi
04h 28m
Flight
179.78 mi
289.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.78 mi
Kilometers
289.33 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.48 mi
Kilometers
369.31 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bernice
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Bernice
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sicily Island
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
114.8 mi
02h 14m
To Bernice
114.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    977 ft · 19 sec · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blount Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Scenic Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Service Road East

    70 m · 8 sec · North Service Road East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Vienna Street

    1148 ft · 30 sec · North Vienna Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Trenton Street

    20.2 mi · 25 min · North Trenton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
115 mi · 50%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 33%
North Trenton Street
20.2 mi · 9%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
Scenic Highway
3.64 mi · 2%
John R Junkin Drive
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sicily Island
02h 14m from Maryland
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bernice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 Maryland and 114.6 miles from Bernice.

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 49.7 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maryland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bernice.

Stop Ideas Near Sicily Island

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sicily Island, 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 Sicily Island.

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

90 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

119 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

119 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Bernice. Straight-line distance: 179.78 mi (289.33 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Bernice

#2 Bernice

Town in Union Parish, Louisiana

Population1,590
Coordinates32.8220900, -92.6579300
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Bernice (-92.65793, 32.82209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
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 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $30.67
Round trip
$61.35
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.67 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.50 $69.00
Premium $4.63 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.42 $43.86 $87.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Bernice. The current time is 05:31:41.

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.