How far is Maryland, LA from Donaldsonville, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Donaldsonville, LA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and Donaldsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Donaldsonville.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Scotland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge
93 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette
2244 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine
927 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
742 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
963 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South
11.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 1 South
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Turn slight right onto Eden Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street
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Continue on Highway 1
18.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 1
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and Donaldsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 1
Continue on Highway 1
18.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Donaldsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Donaldsonville?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Plaquemine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Maryland and 21.4 miles from Donaldsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 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 Donaldsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Plaquemine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plaquemine.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Schriever
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Donaldsonville. Straight-line distance: 32.6 mi (52.46 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,638 |
| Coordinates | 30.1011400, -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donaldsonville (-90.99412, 30.10114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
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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