How far is Maryland, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Central, LA is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Central.
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Start on the route
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Scotland Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn right onto Thomas Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thomas Road
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Continue on Comite Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Comite Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blackwater Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Blackwater Road
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Turn right onto Gurney Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gurney Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Gurney Road
1943 ft · 47 sec · Gurney Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sullivan Road
2 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road
2832 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Hooper Road
16 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and Central.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Comite Drive
Continue on Comite Drive
2.92 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Central?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brownsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Maryland and 6 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Brownsfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownsfield.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Central. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.36 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
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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