How far is Gramercy, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Gramercy, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gramercy and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gramercy and New Orleans.
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Start on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
980 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 42 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 right
2544 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome
1368 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gramercy and New Orleans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gramercy and Partly Sunny near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gramercy to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Gramercy and 23.2 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gramercy and Partly Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Laplace
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 Laplace.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gramercy and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 37.34 mi (60.09 km).
#1 Gramercy
Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City
| Population | 3,188 |
| Coordinates | 30.0474200, -90.6898100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $3.79 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.83 | $17.65 |
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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