How far is Maryland, LA from Lakeshore, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Lakeshore, LA is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and Lakeshore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Lakeshore.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Scotland Avenue
977 ft · 19 sec · Scotland Avenue
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Turn right onto Blount Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road
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Turn right onto Scenic Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Sage Wildlife Area
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Millhaven
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Russell Sage Road
1420 ft · 28 sec · Russell Sage Road
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Old Bastrop Road
2214 ft · 50 sec · Old Bastrop Road
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Turn left onto Guy Avenue
21 m · 4 sec · Guy Avenue
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Turn right onto Bayou Shore Drive
149 m · 22 sec · Bayou Shore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayou Shore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and Lakeshore.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Samuels Road
Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Maryland and Sunny near Lakeshore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Lakeshore?
The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Maryland and 87.9 miles from Lakeshore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.33 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryland and Sunny near Lakeshore.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest
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 Ridgecrest.
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Brookhaven
McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Lakeshore. Straight-line distance: 146.34 mi (235.51 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeshore
Lakeshore is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5351400, -92.0295800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeshore (-92.02958, 32.53514)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.91 | $24.33 | $48.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $36.22 | $72.44 |
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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