How far is Meraux, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Meraux, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meraux and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meraux and New Orleans.
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Start on East Judge Perez Drive
124 m · 16 sec · East Judge Perez Drive
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Continue on East Judge Perez Drive
3217 ft · 1 min · East Judge Perez Drive
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Turn left onto Archbishop Hannan Boulevard
3193 ft · 2 min · Archbishop Hannan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Saint Bernard Highway
5 mi · 10 min · East Saint Bernard Highway
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Continue on Saint Claude Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · Saint Claude Avenue
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Continue on Joseph Guillaume Place
757 ft · 20 sec · Joseph Guillaume Place
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Continue on North Rampart Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Rampart Street
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Continue on South Rampart Street
702 ft · 24 sec · South Rampart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1030 ft · 32 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Continue on Tulane Avenue
785 ft · 29 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meraux and New Orleans.
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.
East Saint Bernard Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Saint Bernard Highway
4.99 mi · 00h 10m
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 Meraux and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meraux to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Meraux and 6.2 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meraux and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Arabi
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 Arabi.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Picayune
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meraux and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 9.66 mi (15.54 km).
#1 Meraux
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,816 |
| Coordinates | 29.9301700, -89.9162300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
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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