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

The driving distance from Port Sulphur, LA to Maryland, LA is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.35 mi
02h 23m
Flight
115.25 mi
185.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.25 mi
Kilometers
185.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.35 mi
Kilometers
219.43 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Port Sulphur
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Sulphur
2026-04-15T22:33
Arrive Maryland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Sulphur
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
New Sarpy
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Port Sulphur
67.7 mi
01h 11m
To Maryland
68.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39.8 mi · 52 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Behrman Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Behrman Highway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Behrman Place

    1908 ft · 36 sec · Behrman Place

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Behrman Place

    1567 ft · 45 sec · Behrman Place

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto General de Gaulle Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · General de Gaulle Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans

    2126 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  9. 9

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  12. 12

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

    1498 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontchartrain Expressway
80.6 mi · 59%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 5%
Behrman Highway
2.27 mi · 2%
General de Gaulle Drive
1.17 mi · 1%
Westbank Expressway
0.94 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pontchartrain Expressway

Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

80.6 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Sarpy
01h 11m from Port Sulphur
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Port Sulphur and Mostly Clear near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Sulphur to Maryland?

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

New Sarpy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Port Sulphur and 68.6 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Port Sulphur and Mostly Clear near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near New Sarpy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Sarpy, 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 New Sarpy.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

30 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

67 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Sulphur and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 115.25 mi (185.47 km).

Port Sulphur

#1 Port Sulphur

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,760
Coordinates29.4804900, -89.6939500
Altitude1
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: (-89.69406, 29.480431)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.21 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.43
9.62 gal · 36.42 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.22 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.49 $40.97
Premium $4.63 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.42 $26.05 $52.09

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Sulphur and Maryland. The current time is 22:33:25.

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.