If you are looking to travel from River Ridge to Maryland, Louisiana, you can expect a straightforward 81.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, it is a highly economical route for a quick trip within the Southeast region. Since the entire drive stays within Louisiana, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a no-nonsense, practical drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.9 miles from River Ridge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
67.4 mi
1h 15m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi
8m
Williams Boulevard
2.1 mi
4m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.8 mi
2m
Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi
3m
Scotland Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Filmore Street
0.5 mi
1m
Airline Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 67.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Ridge, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on this road
47 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Garden Road
0.2 mi·58 sec·Garden Road
3
Turn right onto LA 48
1.6 mi·3 min·Jefferson Highway
4
Turn right onto Filmore Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Filmore Street
5
Turn left onto US 61
0.4 mi·55 sec·Airline Drive
6
Take the exit
241 ft·7 sec
7
At end of road, turn right onto LA 49
2.1 mi·4 min·Williams Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
9
Merge onto I 10
67 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
6.2 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro AirportUse the straight / slight right 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 8AToward LA 19: Scotlandville, BakerUse 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 relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 1-hour and 40-minute duration without needing any scheduled stops, though taking a quick break is always an option if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Make sure to account for the heavy reliance on I-10, as traffic conditions on this major interstate can fluctuate; check local traffic reports before you pull out of your driveway. With a $12 fuel cost, you won't need to worry about complex refueling logistics along the way. Focus on steady highway driving and enjoy the simplicity of a route that keeps you moving toward your destination without the need for technical navigation.
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 40.9 miles from River Ridge, LA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.4 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.9 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryland, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving River Ridge, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from River Ridge, LA
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from River Ridge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 67.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 80.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Garden Road
Turn right onto Garden Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip|~6m in|LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip|~11m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
80.8 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
$12.34 one way
$24.68 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.54
$27.09
premium
$4.56
$14.66
$29.33
diesel
$5.61
$18.04
$36.08
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: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
EV Truck/SUV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
River Ridge, LA
Morning
in River Ridge on Sunday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maryland, LA
Morning
in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
11:51 AM
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
19 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 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your time spent on major roads like I-10 and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Freeway. You will spend the vast majority of your time on a long, 67.4-mile stretch of I-10, which defines the personality of the trip. Expect a steady, interstate-heavy experience that favors speed and directness over winding scenic detours. Short segments on Williams Boulevard help bridge the gap between your starting point and the primary highway network. Because the route relies so heavily on major arteries, you should be prepared for a consistent, high-speed pace behind the wheel.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Garden Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Garden Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
70 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
20 ft
Highest Point
70 ft
~81.7 mi in
Elevation Range
75 ft
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 River Ridge, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
72.8 mi in|~1h 27m|via I 110
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.4 miles on I 10. 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: near the start (Garden Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maryland, LA before heading back.
