How far is Marrero, LA from Covington, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Covington, LA is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.08 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.81 mi
64.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.81 mi
Kilometers
64.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.08 mi
Kilometers
78.99 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, May 7, 12:32 PM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Thu, May 7, 1:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-05-07T11:28
Arrive Covington
Thu, May 7, 12:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
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
Metairie
LA

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

From Marrero
24.6 mi
00h 31m
To Covington
24.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barataria Boulevard

    105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Barataria Boulevard

    2210 ft · 1 min · Barataria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    1365 ft · 33 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  7. 7

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville

    1271 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard

    136 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville

    3167 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1288 ft · 31 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

    31.6 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1410 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 21st Avenue

    124 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
32.9 mi · 67%
Pontchartrain Expressway
7.19 mi · 15%
Westbank Expressway
5.77 mi · 12%
East Boston Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Causeway Boulevard North
0.68 mi · 1%
Crescent City Connection
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

31.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metairie
00h 31m from Marrero
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Marrero and 24.5 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Metairie

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

8 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

48 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

69 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Covington. Straight-line distance: 39.81 mi (64.06 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

City in St.

Population10,560
Coordinates30.4754900, -90.1004200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Covington (-90.10042, 30.47549)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.37 $14.74
Premium $4.63 $8.00 $16.00
Diesel $5.42 $9.37 $18.74

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Covington. The current time is 11:28:27.

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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.