How far is Vidalia, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Vidalia, LA to Maryland, LA is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
84.17 mi
01h 27m
Flight
71.97 mi
115.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.97 mi
Kilometers
115.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.17 mi
Kilometers
135.46 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Vidalia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vidalia
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Maryland
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vidalia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Vidalia
42.1 mi
00h 43m
To Maryland
42.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    579 ft · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blount Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    977 ft · 18 sec · Scotland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.2 mi · 94%
Blount Road
0.88 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.2 mi · 01h 34m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
00h 43m from Vidalia
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vidalia and Partly Sunny near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Vidalia and 42.1 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vidalia and Partly Sunny near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vidalia and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 71.97 mi (115.83 km).

Vidalia

#1 Vidalia

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,667
Coordinates31.5654400, -91.4259500
Altitude21
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: US 84 (-91.425927, 31.565406)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.24 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.49
5.94 gal · 22.48 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.25 $22.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $4.63 $13.74 $27.47
Diesel $5.42 $16.08 $32.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Vidalia and Maryland. The current time is 08:21:25.

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.