How far is Hammond, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Marrero, LA is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
59.75 mi
01h 09m
Flight
47.09 mi
75.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.09 mi
Kilometers
75.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.75 mi
Kilometers
96.16 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Tue, May 12, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Tue, May 12, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-12T17:15
Arrive Marrero
Tue, May 12, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
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
Laplace
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Hammond
32.2 mi
00h 34m
To Marrero
27.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Charles Street

    29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Railroad Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue

    39 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    126 m · 8 sec · Veterans Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue

    41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    884 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1284 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    866 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  19. 19

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
46.2 mi · 77%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 10%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 9%
Veterans Avenue
3.29 mi · 6%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 3%
Crescent City Connection
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laplace
00h 34m from Hammond
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 32.2 miles from Hammond and 27.5 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Laplace

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

49 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

71 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 47.09 mi (75.79 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.99 $17.97
Premium $4.63 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.42 $11.43 $22.85

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Marrero. The current time is 17:15:12.

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.