How far is Baton Rouge, LA from New Roads, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to New Roads, LA is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.74 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.18 mi
37.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.18 mi
Kilometers
37.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.74 mi
Kilometers
54.3 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Roads
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Sun, May 31, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-31T10:30
Arrive New Roads
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To New Roads
16.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and New Roads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and New Roads.

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

    631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wye Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road

  10. 10

    Continue on False River Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · False River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on False River Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · False River Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Roads Street

    3003 ft · 1 min · New Roads Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Parent Street

    34 m · 3 sec · Parent Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parent Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and New Roads.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 1
11.3 mi · 33%
False River Road
8.36 mi · 25%
Wye Road
4.27 mi · 13%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 11%
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
3.07 mi · 9%
False River Drive
1.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 1

Merge slight left onto State Route 1

11.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
00h 23m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to New Roads?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 16.8 miles from New Roads.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near New Roads.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maringouin and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Metropolitan Council

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and New Roads. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.31 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
New Roads

#2 New Roads

City in Louisiana

Population4,409
Coordinates30.7015700, -91.4362200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: New Roads (-91.43622, 30.70157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.01
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.51 $9.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.07 $10.14
Premium $4.63 $5.50 $11.01
Diesel $5.42 $6.44 $12.89

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and New Roads. The current time is 10:30:28.

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.