How far is Abita Springs, LA from Ponchatoula, LA?
The driving distance from Abita Springs, LA to Ponchatoula, LA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abita Springs and Ponchatoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs and Ponchatoula.
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Start on Highway 59
702 ft · 14 sec · Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road
969 ft · 18 sec · Military Road
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Continue on East Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street
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Continue on East 21st Avenue
113 m · 7 sec · East 21st Avenue
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Turn slight left
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West 21st Avenue
1910 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Tyler Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street
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Continue on Highway 21
1.6 km · 2 min · Highway 21
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 West: Hammond
1787 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
16.2 mi · 17 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3158
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3158 South: Airport Road
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Booker Road
1033 ft · 26 sec · Booker Road
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Turn straight onto North Hoover Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Hoover Road
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Railroad Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abita Springs and Ponchatoula.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog leaving Abita Springs and Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abita Springs to Ponchatoula?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Abita Springs and 14.4 miles from Ponchatoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog around Abita Springs and Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abita Springs and Ponchatoula. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.73 km).
#1 Abita Springs
Town in St.
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 30.4786400, -90.0400800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponchatoula (-90.44148, 30.4388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.93 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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