How far is Maryland, LA from Cecilia, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Cecilia, LA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
52.67 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.84 mi
68.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.84 mi
Kilometers
68.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.67 mi
Kilometers
84.77 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cecilia
Fri, Apr 10, 1:29 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Fri, Apr 10, 2:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-10T12:24
Arrive Cecilia
Fri, Apr 10, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
26.3 mi
00h 32m
To Cecilia
26.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    93 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette

    2244 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    3 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1100 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cecilia Bridge Highway

    21 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
40.3 mi · 77%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.68 mi · 11%
Grand Point Highway
1.91 mi · 4%
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.58 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 46m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
00h 32m from Maryland
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Maryland and 26.3 miles from Cecilia.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grosse Tete, 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 Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Cecilia. Straight-line distance: 42.84 mi (68.95 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cecilia

Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA

Population1,980
Coordinates30.3371400, -91.8531700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Cecilia (-91.85317, 30.33714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.09
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.04 $14.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.63 $8.60 $17.21
Diesel $5.42 $10.07 $20.14

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Cecilia. The current time is 12:24:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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