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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.99 mi
00h 16m
Flight
8.3 mi
13.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.3 mi
Kilometers
13.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.99 mi
Kilometers
17.68 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central
Fri, Apr 10, 12:39 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Fri, Apr 10, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-10T12:23
Arrive Central
Fri, Apr 10, 12:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brownsfield
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
5 mi
00h 08m
To Central
6 mi
00h 08m

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
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thomas Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Thomas Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Comite Drive

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Comite Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blackwater Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Blackwater Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gurney Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gurney Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    24 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    107 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Gurney Road

    1943 ft · 47 sec · Gurney Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sullivan Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road

    2832 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hooper Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Comite Drive
2.92 mi · 27%
Thomas Road
2.42 mi · 22%
Gurney Road
1.93 mi · 18%
Blackwater Road
1.26 mi · 11%
Scotland Avenue
0.88 mi · 8%
Sullivan Road
0.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsfield
00h 08m from Maryland
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brownsfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownsfield.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

12 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

63 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

90 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

93 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Central. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Central

#2 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population29,450
Coordinates30.5543500, -91.0367700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.175936, 30.546061)
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.48
Round trip
$2.95
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Central. The current time is 12:23:05.

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.