Origin
Abbeville, LA
Late night in Abbeville on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, LA to Maryland, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
85 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, LA
Jan van der Wolf
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
Abbeville to Maryland is 85 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via Park Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, traversing the Southeast region. Given the short distance and mostly surface road profile, it's a straightforward drive. You won't encounter any major logistical challenges, making it ideal for a quick local excursion or a connection between areas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Abbeville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Johnston Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Summers Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Saint Charles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on LA 82
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
2
Continue on LA 82
403 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
3
Turn straight onto LA 82
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North State Street
4
Turn left onto LA 14
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Summers Drive
5
Turn right onto US 167
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Park Avenue
6
Continue on US 167
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Johnston Street
7
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
8
Take the ramp
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
10
Merge onto I 110
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
14
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 85-mile drive, you have a lot of flexibility with departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to reach Maryland with plenty of time for the rest of your day. With only a 1 hour 45 minute estimated drive time, you likely won't need scheduled stops for rest, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $13. Given the route's profile, plan for a relaxed pace and be prepared for frequent changes in speed limits and traffic patterns as you transition from main roads to local streets.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.5 miles from Abbeville, LA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryland, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Abbeville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abbeville, LA
This is one driving day of about 85 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Abbeville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Park Avenue for about 9.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Abbeville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 84.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 14 / West Summers Drive
Turn left onto LA 14 / West Summers Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 167 / Park Avenue
Turn right onto US 167 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
76.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
5
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
84.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.84 one way
$25.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maryland, LA
Late night in Maryland on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with only about 15% on highways. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch on Park Avenue, spanning 9.5 miles. Expect the highway portions, including Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, to transition into surface roads like Johnston Street relatively early. The overall driving experience will involve navigating local traffic and intersections rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Park Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near LA 14 / West Summers Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (LA 14 / West Summers Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 167 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Abbeville, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
76.1 mi in
|
~1h 32m
About the Cities
Starting in Abbeville, LA
Full guide →Abbeville is a relaxed town in South Central Louisiana.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 85 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Park Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (LA 14 / West Summers Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 167 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maryland, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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