How far is Maryland, LA from Watson, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Watson, LA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and Watson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Watson.
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Start on the route
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Scotland Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn right onto Thomas Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thomas Road
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Continue on Comite Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Comite Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blackwater Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Blackwater Road
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Turn right onto Gurney Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gurney Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Gurney Road
1943 ft · 47 sec · Gurney Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sullivan Road
2 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Wax Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wax Road
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Continue on Magnolia Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Bridge Road
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Continue straight
132 m · 14 sec
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15
Turn left
2783 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Amite Church Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Amite Church Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
887 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
38 m · 6 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 Watson.
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.
Comite Drive
Continue on Comite Drive
2.92 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Maryland and Sunny near Watson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Watson?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Central is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Maryland and 9.1 miles from Watson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryland and Sunny near Watson.
Stop Ideas Near Central
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 Central.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Watson. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watson
Watson is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5757400, -90.9531600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watson (-90.95316, 30.57574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
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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