How far is Maryland, LA from Golden Meadow, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Golden Meadow, LA is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and Golden Meadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Golden Meadow.
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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 left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
31.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn sharp left
19.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
2089 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland
1636 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
17.3 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Larose Lift Bridge
3183 ft · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge
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Turn straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
1038 ft · 1 min · Saint Louis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bayou Drive
32 m · 3 sec · South Bayou Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bayou Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and Golden Meadow.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
31.3 mi · 00h 35m
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 leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Golden Meadow?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
South Vacherie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Maryland and 60.6 miles from Golden Meadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maryland and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.
Stop Ideas Near South Vacherie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Vacherie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Golden Meadow. Straight-line distance: 97.5 mi (156.91 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Golden Meadow
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 29.3791100, -90.2600800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golden Meadow (-90.26008, 29.37911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
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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