How far is Marrero, LA from Merrydale, LA?

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Merrydale, LA is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
85.1 mi
01h 50m
Flight
73.17 mi
117.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.17 mi
Kilometers
117.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.1 mi
Kilometers
136.96 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrydale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Merrydale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Garyville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Marrero
42.6 mi
00h 55m
To Merrydale
42.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barataria Boulevard

    105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Barataria Boulevard

    1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane

    1526 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Airline Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Airline Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward Greenwell Springs

    1014 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road

    543 ft · 17 sec · Greenwell Springs Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lanier Drive

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lanier Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Greenwell Street

    68 m · 5 sec · Greenwell Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
63.3 mi · 74%
Airline Highway
6.26 mi · 7%
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 5%
Lanier Drive
1.69 mi · 2%
Siegen Lane
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

62.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 55m from Marrero
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Merrydale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Marrero and 42.6 miles from Merrydale.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garyville

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

53 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

69 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Merrydale. Straight-line distance: 73.17 mi (117.75 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Merrydale

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population9,772
Coordinates30.5013000, -91.1084400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Marrero (-90.10035, 29.89937)
End: Merrydale (-91.10844, 30.5013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.37 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
6 gal · 22.74 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.78 $25.55
Premium $4.63 $13.88 $27.75
Diesel $5.42 $16.25 $32.49

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Merrydale. The current time is 05:50:06.

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.