Trip from Maryland, LA to Berwick, LA

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Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

73.4 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 52m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 58m

12 PM

1h 56m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maryland, LA to Berwick, LA covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on LA 70, State Highway 70, Highway 1 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on LA 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.7 miles from Maryland, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 73.4 miles, with most of the trip on LA 70 and State Highway 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on LA 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

LA 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 70 and State Highway 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 73.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

8.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Lafayette

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1I Toward I 10 West: Lafayette

10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine

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 153 Toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaq...

10.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine

10.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine

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 Maryland, LA to Berwick, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Plaquemine along the way.

Plaquemine

10.3 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
LA 70	14.5 mi	21m
State Highway 70	11.7 mi	18m
Highway 1 South	11.5 mi	17m
Highway 1	9.1 mi	10m
State Route 69	8.7 mi	15m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway	5.7 mi	7m
Bowie Street	2.6 mi	4m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: LA 70 — 14.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland, LA and Berwick, LA.

Start on this road

86 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn left onto LA 19

0.7 mi · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left

305 ft · 9 sec

Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge Use the left lane.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · this road

Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 110

1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 110

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 1I Toward I 10 West: Lafayette Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 153 Toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto LA 1

11 mi · 17 min · Highway 1 South

Turn slight right onto LA 1

1.1 mi · 2 min · Eden Street

Continue on LA 1

9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1

Turn right onto LA 69

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bowie Street

Continue on LA 69

8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 69

At end of road, turn right onto LA 70

12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 70

Continue on LA 70

0.2 mi · 50 sec · State Highway 70

Turn left onto LA 70

14 mi · 21 min · LA 70

Continue on LA 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · Marguerite Street

Turn left onto LA 70

0.4 mi · 38 sec · 9th Street

Turn right onto LA 70

421 ft · 7 sec · LA 70

Take the ramp onto US 90 Business

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 90 Business

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Turn right

145 ft · 3 sec

Turn right onto LA 182

0.1 mi · 18 sec · LA 182

Turn right onto 5th Street

64 ft · 9 sec · 5th Street

Turn left onto California Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · California Street

Turn left onto 3rd Street

18 ft · 0 sec · 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

3rd Street

Trip Plan

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 36.7 miles from Maryland, LA, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.5 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 73.4 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwick, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Maryland, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Maryland, LA

This is one driving day of about 73.4 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryland, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on LA 70 for about 14.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.7 mi from Maryland, LA · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Addis, LA

37 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

Houma, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addis, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Maryland, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Berwick, LA

The final approach into Berwick, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berwick, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.09 one way

$22.17 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$12.17	$24.34
premium	$4.56	$13.17	$26.35
diesel	$5.61	$16.21	$32.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22	$7.71	$3.52
Efficient EV	18.4	$6.42	$2.94
EV Truck/SUV	29.4	$10.28	$4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Maryland, LA

Afternoon in Maryland on Wednesday

Local time

12:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berwick, LA

Afternoon in Berwick on Wednesday

Local time

12:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 51m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Maryland, LA to Berwick, LA covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are LA 70, State Highway 70, Highway 1 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Maryland, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Maryland, LA to Berwick, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Plaquemine along the way.

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