How far is River Ridge, LA from Maryland, LA?
The driving distance from River Ridge, LA to Maryland, LA is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Ridge and Maryland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Ridge and Maryland.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Garden Road
1286 ft · 59 sec · Garden Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn right onto Filmore Street
2883 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
2305 ft · 56 sec · Airline Drive
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Take the exit straight
74 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
2162 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 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 River Ridge and Maryland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Ridge 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 River Ridge to Maryland?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from River Ridge and 42.6 miles from Maryland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around River Ridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maryland.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Ridge and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 70.17 mi (112.92 km).
#1 River Ridge
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 13,494 |
| Coordinates | 29.9602000, -90.2156300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
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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