How far is Marrero, LA from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Hammond, LA is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marrero and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero and Hammond.
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Start on Barataria Boulevard
105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Continue on Barataria Boulevard
1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield
840 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
691 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight
142 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
885 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue
44 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto West Charles Street
124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marrero and Hammond.
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 55 North
Continue straight
24.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marrero and Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marrero to Hammond?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 30 miles from Marrero and 29.9 miles from Hammond.
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 12.8 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 3:50 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 Mostly Sunny around Marrero and Sunny near Hammond.
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 Marrero and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 47.09 mi (75.79 km).
#1 Marrero
CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 33,141 |
| Coordinates | 29.8993700, -90.1003500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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