How far is Old Jefferson, LA from Maryland, LA?
The driving distance from Old Jefferson, LA to Maryland, LA is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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 Old Jefferson and Maryland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Jefferson and Maryland.
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Start on Associate Drive
13 m · 4 sec · Associate Drive
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Turn right onto Chairman Avenue
100 m · 20 sec · Chairman Avenue
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Turn left onto Director Drive
2475 ft · 2 min · Director Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
10.2 mi · 16 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge
1224 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez
2320 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.3 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 Old Jefferson and Maryland.
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.
Airline Highway
Turn right onto Airline Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 16m
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 Old Jefferson and Sunny near Maryland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Jefferson to Maryland?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Merrydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Old Jefferson and 14.9 miles from Maryland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Jefferson and Sunny near Maryland.
Stop Ideas Near Merrydale
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 Merrydale.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Jefferson and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.7 km).
#1 Old Jefferson
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3826900, -91.0170500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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