How far is Port Allen, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Port Allen, LA to Maryland, LA is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
9.99 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.8 mi
10.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.8 mi
Kilometers
10.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.99 mi
Kilometers
16.07 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Fri, Apr 10, 5:41 PM CDT
Return by in Port Allen
Fri, Apr 10, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Allen
2026-04-10T17:28
Arrive Maryland
Fri, Apr 10, 5:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Allen
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baton Rouge
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Port Allen
3.4 mi
00h 06m
To Maryland
6.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Allen and Maryland.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baton Rouge
00h 06m from Port Allen
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Allen and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Port Allen to Maryland?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Port Allen and 6.6 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Allen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Baton Rouge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

70 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

78 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

83 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Allen and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 6.8 mi (10.94 km).

Port Allen

#1 Port Allen

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,720
Coordinates30.4521400, -91.2101100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: South Alexander Avenue (-91.210084, 30.452141)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.33
Round trip
$2.65
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.33 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.63 $1.62 $3.24
Diesel $5.42 $1.90 $3.79

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Allen and Maryland. The current time is 17:28:43.

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.