How far is Maryland, LA from New Roads, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to New Roads, LA is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
29.65 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.84 mi
30.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.84 mi
Kilometers
30.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.71 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Roads
Sun, May 31, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Sun, May 31, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-05-31T11:13
Arrive New Roads
Sun, May 31, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Saint Francisville
LA

City in Illinois

From Maryland
14.9 mi
00h 20m
To New Roads
14.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and New Roads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and New Roads.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    977 ft · 19 sec · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blount Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Scenic Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Samuels Road

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Samuels Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ferry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 10

    3002 ft · 1 min · State Route 10

  9. 9

    Continue on New Roads Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · New Roads Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Parent Street

    34 m · 3 sec · Parent Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parent Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and New Roads.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
13.8 mi · 46%
Scenic Highway
3.64 mi · 12%
Ferry Road
1.12 mi · 4%
Blount Road
0.87 mi · 3%
State Route 10
0.57 mi · 2%
Scotland Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

13.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francisville
00h 20m from Maryland
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryland to New Roads?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Saint Francisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Maryland and 14.8 miles from New Roads.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Maryland and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francisville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Francisville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Francisville.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

41 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

87 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

96 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and New Roads. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
New Roads

#2 New Roads

City in Louisiana

Population4,409
Coordinates30.7015700, -91.4362200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: New Roads (-91.43622, 30.70157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.95
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.98 $7.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.47 $8.94
Premium $4.63 $4.86 $9.71
Diesel $5.42 $5.69 $11.37

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and New Roads. The current time is 11:13:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.