How far is Merrydale, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Merrydale, LA to Marrero, LA is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
86.69 mi
01h 36m
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
86.69 mi
Kilometers
139.52 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in Merrydale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrydale
2026-04-19T04:42
Arrive Marrero
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrydale
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 Merrydale
44.8 mi
00h 48m
To Marrero
41.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwell Street

    68 m · 8 sec · Greenwell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lanier Drive

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lanier Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road

    1534 ft · 29 sec · Greenwell Springs Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    927 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward LA 3246 South

    122 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1608 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  13. 13

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Siegen Lane
68.2 mi · 79%
Airline Highway
6.39 mi · 7%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 7%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 6%
Lanier Drive
1.68 mi · 2%
Crescent City Connection
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Siegen Lane

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 15m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 48m from Merrydale
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 44.8 miles from Merrydale and 41.9 miles from Marrero.

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 13.5 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Merrydale and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 73.17 mi (117.75 km).

Merrydale

#1 Merrydale

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population9,772
Coordinates30.5013000, -91.1084400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwell Street (-91.108465, 30.501809)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.03 $26.07
Premium $4.63 $14.15 $28.31
Diesel $5.42 $16.57 $33.14

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 Merrydale and Marrero. The current time is 04:42:01.

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.