How far is Brownsville, LA from Marrero, LA?
The driving distance from Brownsville, LA to Marrero, LA is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Marrero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Marrero.
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Start on Jonesboro Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road
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Continue on Stella Street
738 ft · 12 sec · Stella Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
2467 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
1395 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard
1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Marrero.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Brownsville and Sunny near Marrero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Marrero?
The road trip is about 305.2 miles (491.2 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Brownsville and 167 miles from Marrero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Brownsville and Sunny near Marrero.
Stop Ideas Near Norwood
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 Norwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 216.1 mi (347.78 km).
#1 Brownsville
Brownsville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4870900, -92.1543000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.58 | $38.51 | $77.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $43.49 | $86.98 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $47.83 | $95.66 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $60.90 | $121.81 |
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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