How far is Maryland, LA from Port Allen, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Port Allen, LA is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and Port Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Port Allen.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Scotland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue
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Continue on Scenic Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway
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Take the ramp right
862 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit left
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
1120 ft · 19 sec · Airline Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 1 North
2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 North
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Court Street
33 m · 5 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Alexander Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and Port Allen.
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.
Highway 1 North
Turn right onto Highway 1 North
2.94 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Port Allen?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Maryland and 4.7 miles from Port Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Maryland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Port Allen. Straight-line distance: 6.8 mi (10.94 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Allen
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,720 |
| Coordinates | 30.4521400, -91.2101100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Allen (-91.21011, 30.45214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
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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