How far is Patterson, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Patterson, LA to Maryland, LA is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.96 mi
01h 41m
Flight
59.4 mi
95.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.4 mi
Kilometers
95.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.96 mi
Kilometers
127.08 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Patterson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patterson
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patterson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Belle Rose
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Patterson
39.5 mi
00h 50m
To Maryland
39.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Patterson and Maryland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Patterson and Maryland.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bernard Street

    880 ft · 40 sec · Bernard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    741 ft · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    47 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1693 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2244 ft · 39 sec · 9th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marguerite Street

    15.6 mi · 23 min · Marguerite Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 69

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 69

  11. 11

    Continue on Bowie Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowie Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 1

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 1

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Highway 1

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

    2779 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker

    1498 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patterson and Maryland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 1
20.4 mi · 26%
Marguerite Street
15.6 mi · 20%
State Route 69
8.67 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.62 mi · 7%
Bowie Street
2.65 mi · 3%
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Rose
00h 50m from Patterson
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Patterson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Patterson to Maryland?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Belle Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Patterson and 39.5 miles from Maryland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Patterson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Rose

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Rose, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Rose.

RAIL

Schriever

40 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

46 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

75 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 59.4 mi (95.6 km).

Patterson

#1 Patterson

City in St.

Population5,659
Coordinates29.6932600, -91.3020500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.302277, 29.693206)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.13
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.57 $21.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.88 $23.77
Premium $4.63 $12.90 $25.81
Diesel $5.42 $15.11 $30.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Patterson and Maryland. The current time is 00:59:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.