How far is Barataria, LA from New Orleans, LA?

The driving distance from Barataria, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.41 mi
00h 40m
Flight
16.25 mi
26.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.25 mi
Kilometers
26.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.28 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Sun, Apr 12, 5:35 PM CDT
Return by in Barataria
Sun, Apr 12, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barataria
2026-04-12T16:55
Arrive New Orleans
Sun, Apr 12, 5:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barataria
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Estelle
LA

Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Barataria
12.2 mi
00h 20m
To New Orleans
12.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barataria and New Orleans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barataria and New Orleans.

  1. 1

    Start on Autin Street

    53 m · 9 sec · Autin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Privateer Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard

    1460 ft · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Barataria Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    1301 ft · 30 sec · Westbank Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  11. 11

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Claiborne Avenue

    2029 ft · 44 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barataria and New Orleans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.74 mi · 32%
Westbank Expressway
5.76 mi · 24%
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.57 mi · 15%
Barataria Boulevard
2.89 mi · 12%
Pontchartrain Expressway
1.59 mi · 7%
Privateer Boulevard
0.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

7.74 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Estelle
00h 20m from Barataria
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barataria and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barataria to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Estelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Barataria and 12.2 miles from New Orleans.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 $3.26 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barataria and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Estelle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Estelle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Estelle.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

12 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

57 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

69 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

82 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barataria and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 16.25 mi (26.15 km).

Barataria

#1 Barataria

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates29.7232700, -90.1236900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
New Orleans

#2 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Population389,476
Coordinates29.9546500, -90.0750700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Autin Street (-90.123712, 29.723342)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.26
Round trip
$6.51
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.26 $6.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.66 $7.33
Premium $4.63 $3.98 $7.96
Diesel $5.42 $4.66 $9.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Barataria and New Orleans. The current time is 16:55:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.