How far is Hammond, LA from Orleans Parish, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Orleans Parish, LA is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Orleans Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Orleans Parish.
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Start on West Charles Street
29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Southwest Railroad Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
126 m · 8 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 12 East
78 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
44.8 mi · 48 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 510 South, LA 47: Chalmette, Little Woods
1082 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 47 North: Little Woods
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paris Road
83 m · 8 sec · Paris Road
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Continue on Paris Road
1831 ft · 29 sec · Paris Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Orleans Parish.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
44.8 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Orleans Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Orleans Parish?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Hammond and 34.9 miles from Orleans Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hammond and Sunny near Orleans Parish.
Stop Ideas Near Mandeville
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 Mandeville.
Slidell
Picayune
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Orleans Parish. Straight-line distance: 43.88 mi (70.62 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans Parish
New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 30.0686400, -89.9281300 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans Parish (-89.92813, 30.06864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.01 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $14.83 | $29.65 |
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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