How far is Maryland, LA from Patterson, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Patterson, LA is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.76 mi
01h 58m
Flight
59.4 mi
95.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.4 mi
Kilometers
95.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.76 mi
Kilometers
126.76 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patterson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Patterson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
White Castle
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
39.5 mi
00h 59m
To Patterson
39.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Patterson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    93 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette

    2244 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    927 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    742 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    963 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 1 South

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Eden Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 1

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bowie Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowie Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 69

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 69

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70

    11.6 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 70

    866 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 70

  19. 19

    Turn left onto LA 70

    14.5 mi · 21 min · LA 70

  20. 20

    Continue on Marguerite Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marguerite Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2007 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    128 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bernard Street

    880 ft · 42 sec · Bernard Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LA 70
14.5 mi · 18%
State Highway 70
11.7 mi · 15%
Highway 1 South
11.5 mi · 15%
Highway 1
9.12 mi · 12%
State Route 69
8.67 mi · 11%
9th Street
6.77 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

LA 70

Turn left onto LA 70

14.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Castle
00h 59m from Maryland
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Patterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Patterson?

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

White Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Maryland and 39.3 miles from Patterson.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maryland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Patterson.

Stop Ideas Near White Castle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Castle, 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 White Castle.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

31 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

57 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

68 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Patterson. Straight-line distance: 59.4 mi (95.6 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Patterson

#2 Patterson

City in St.

Population5,659
Coordinates29.6932600, -91.3020500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Patterson (-91.30205, 29.69326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.06
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.53 $21.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.84 $23.68
Premium $4.63 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $5.42 $15.05 $30.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Patterson. The current time is 02:47:42.

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.