How far is Morgan City, LA from Maryland, LA?
The driving distance from Morgan City, LA to Maryland, LA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan City and Maryland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan City and Maryland.
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Start on Brashear Avenue
1599 ft · 39 sec · Brashear Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
12 m · 4 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Brashear Avenue
857 ft · 29 sec · Brashear Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
1456 ft · 26 sec · 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marguerite Street
15.6 mi · 23 min · Marguerite Street
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto State Route 69
8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 69
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Continue on Bowie Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowie Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1
9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 1
11.3 mi · 17 min · Highway 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
1498 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Scotland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn right
26 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 Morgan City and Maryland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Marguerite Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Marguerite Street
15.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan City to Maryland?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 35.9 miles from Morgan City and 36.3 miles from Maryland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgan City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maryland.
Stop Ideas Near White Castle
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan City and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 58.53 mi (94.19 km).
#1 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,742 |
| Coordinates | 29.6993700, -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
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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