How far is New Orleans, LA from Abita Springs, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Abita Springs, LA is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Abita Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Abita Springs.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
1385 ft · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn right onto Poydras Street
2932 ft · 1 min · Poydras Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
1271 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard
136 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
3167 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1288 ft · 31 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
31.3 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 59
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 59
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Abita Springs.
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.
North Causeway Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
31.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Abita Springs?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from New Orleans and 21.3 miles from Abita Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mandeville
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 Mandeville.
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Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Abita Springs. Straight-line distance: 36.26 mi (58.36 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Abita Springs
Town in St.
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 30.4786400, -90.0400800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abita Springs (-90.04008, 30.47864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
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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