How far is Central, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Central, LA to Marrero, LA is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
92.9 mi
01h 42m
Flight
71.92 mi
115.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.92 mi
Kilometers
115.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.9 mi
Kilometers
149.51 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Return by in Central
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central
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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Central
47.3 mi
00h 51m
To Marrero
45.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Marrero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central and Marrero.

  1. 1

    Start on Hooper Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Joor Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Joor Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Villa

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Villa

  4. 4

    Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Villa Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Florida Boulevard

    3000 ft · 53 sec · Florida Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 61 South: New Orleans

    864 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward LA 3246 South

    122 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1608 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  15. 15

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Marrero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Siegen Lane
68.2 mi · 73%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 6%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 6%
Joor Road
5.21 mi · 6%
Airline Highway
4.49 mi · 5%
Oak Villa Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Siegen Lane

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 51m from Central
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central to Marrero?

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Central and 45.6 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Central and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gramercy, 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 Gramercy.

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 71.92 mi (115.75 km).

Central

#1 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population29,450
Coordinates30.5543500, -91.0367700
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.97 $27.94
Premium $4.63 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.42 $17.76 $35.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Central and Marrero. The current time is 02:13:12.

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.