How far is Maryland, LA from River Ridge, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to River Ridge, LA is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 01h 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and River Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and River Ridge.
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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
67.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
2528 ft · 60 sec · Airline Drive
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Turn right onto Filmore Street
2889 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Garden Road
1334 ft · 1 min · Garden Road
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and River Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
67.4 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to River Ridge?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Maryland and 40.8 miles from River Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maryland and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and River Ridge. Straight-line distance: 70.17 mi (112.92 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Ridge
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 13,494 |
| Coordinates | 29.9602000, -90.2156300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Ridge (-90.21563, 29.9602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
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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