Origin
Patterson, LA
Afternoon in Patterson on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patterson, LA to Maryland, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
78.8 mi
127 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patterson, LA
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Maryland, LA
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Trip Overview
Patterson to Maryland, LA is 78.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 58 minutes via Highway 1 and LA 70, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Louisiana, making it a straightforward local journey. You'll be covering less than 100 miles, which means you can expect a relatively short travel time. The route is mostly highway-focused, so it should be a fairly efficient drive. Given the short distance and duration, this is an excellent option for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination or a relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Patterson, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 | 20.4 mi | 27m |
| Marguerite Street | 15.6 mi | 23m |
| LA 70 | 11.7 mi | 18m |
| State Route 69 | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| US 90 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Bowie Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— 20.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on LA 182
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Bernard Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bernard Street
3
Turn right onto US 90
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 90
4
Take the exit
156 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn left onto US 90
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
6
Take the exit onto US 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 90 Business
7
Turn left onto LA 70
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
9th Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto LA 70
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Marguerite Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto LA 70
12 mi
·
18 min
·
LA 70
10
Turn left onto LA 69
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 69
11
Continue on LA 69
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bowie Street
12
Turn left onto LA 1
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 1
13
Continue on LA 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
14
Continue on LA 1
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
16
Merge onto I 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
18
Merge onto I 110
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
22
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, you have significant flexibility for when you depart. Aiming for a morning start will give you plenty of daylight to reach Maryland, LA and still have time for exploration. The fuel cost is estimated at $12, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you leave Patterson. There are no specific recommended stops mentioned, so you can choose to make this a direct journey or pull over as needed. Watch for the transitions between Highway 1, Marguerite Street, and LA 70 to ensure you stay on track for this efficient, same-day trip.
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 39.4 miles from Patterson, LA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.4 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 1h 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 40m
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 Patterson, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Patterson, LA
This is one driving day of about 78.8 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Patterson, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 1 for about 20.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Patterson, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 77.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
LA 70 / Marguerite Street
At end of road, turn right onto LA 70 / Marguerite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
77.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m 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
$11.90 one way
$23.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.06 | $26.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.03 | $5.04 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
4 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 58m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with about 70% of the journey on main roads like Highway 1 and LA 70. You'll experience a fairly consistent drive, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 20.4 miles on Highway 1. Expect a practical driving experience rather than a winding, scenic tour. While the specific terrain isn't detailed, the highway-centric nature suggests a focus on efficient travel between points. Marguerite Street will also feature in your route, offering a brief transition before rejoining the main thoroughfares.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 and Marguerite Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near LA 70 / Marguerite Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (LA 70 / Marguerite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 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 Patterson, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
69.9 mi in
|
~1h 45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 78.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on Highway 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Maryland, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 8 miles (LA 70 / Marguerite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 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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