How far is Watson, LA from Maryland, LA?
The driving distance from Watson, LA to Maryland, LA is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watson and Maryland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watson and Maryland.
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Start on the route
29 m · 8 sec
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Turn sharp right
71 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
845 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Amite Church Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Amite Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2783 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Wax Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wax Road
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Hooper Road
7 mi · 12 min · Hooper Road
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Continue on Harding Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Harding Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
149 m · 19 sec · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 110 North: Natchez
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.5 km · 1 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 Watson and Maryland.
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.
Hooper Road
Turn left onto Hooper Road
7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Watson and Sunny near Maryland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watson to Maryland?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Central is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Watson and 8.8 miles from Maryland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watson and Sunny near Maryland.
Stop Ideas Near Central
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watson and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).
#1 Watson
Watson is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5757400, -90.9531600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
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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