How far is Hammond, LA from Ponchatoula, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Ponchatoula, LA is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Ponchatoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Ponchatoula.
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Start on West Charles Street
29 m · 6 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 1 toward Veterans Avenue
41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
884 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Ponchatoula.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
2.59 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Partly Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Ponchatoula?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Natalbany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Hammond and 2.8 miles from Ponchatoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Partly Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Stop Ideas Near Natalbany
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 Natalbany.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Slidell
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Ponchatoula. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.6 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponchatoula (-90.44148, 30.4388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.08 | $2.17 |
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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