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Trip from Maryland, LA to Livingston, LA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

33.9 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

Downtown Maryland, LA, LA

Maryland, LA

Styves Exantus

Downtown Livingston, LA, LA

Livingston, LA

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

The drive from Maryland, LA to Livingston, LA covers 33.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Scotland Avenue, I 110 South, Martin Luther King for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

16.9 miles from Maryland, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 33.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Scotland Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Maryland, LA to Livingston, LA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maryland, LA to Livingston, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Scotland Avenue
I 110 South
Martin Luther King
US 190
US 190 East
Airline Highway
I 12 East
West Florida Republic Parkway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Scotland Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

85 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
3

Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge

305 ft · 9 sec · I 110 South: Baton Rouge
4

Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway
7

Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway
8

Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

7.8 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Hammond

0.3 mi · 48 sec · I 12 East: Hammond
10

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

20 mi · 21 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
11

Take the exit slight right toward LA 63: Livingston, Frost

0.3 mi · 44 sec · LA 63: Livingston, Frost
12

Keep slight left to continue on LA 63 North: Livingston, Frost

292 ft · 7 sec · LA 63 North: Livingston, Frost
13

Turn left onto South Frost Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Frost Road
14

Turn right onto Circle Drive

157 ft · 4 sec · Circle Drive
15

Arrive at your destination

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 16.9 miles from Maryland, LA, or about 22m into the drive.

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 33.9 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.9 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Maryland, LA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Maryland, LA

This is one driving day of about 33.9 miles and 45m.

At 33.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.9 mi from Maryland, LA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

17 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

Denham Springs, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Maryland, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Livingston, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Livingston, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.12 one way

$10.24 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $5.62 $11.24
premium $4.56 $6.08 $12.17
diesel $5.61 $7.48 $14.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Maryland, LA

Afternoon in Maryland on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livingston, LA

Afternoon in Livingston on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Maryland, LA to Livingston, LA covers 33.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Scotland Avenue, I 110 South, Martin Luther King. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $5.12 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.
The drive from Maryland, LA to Livingston, LA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maryland, LA to Livingston, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maryland, LA to Livingston, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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