How far is New Orleans, LA from Edgard, LA?

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Edgard, LA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
38.96 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.66 mi
47.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.96 mi
Kilometers
62.7 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgard
Wed, May 13, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Wed, May 13, 7:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-05-13T18:04
Arrive Edgard
Wed, May 13, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Orleans
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
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From New Orleans
19.4 mi
00h 25m
To Edgard
19.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Edgard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Edgard.

  1. 1

    Start on Tulane Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

    1385 ft · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poydras Street

    2932 ft · 1 min · Poydras Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 3127

    11.5 mi · 14 min · 3127

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Highway 640

    2142 ft · 2 min · Old Highway 640

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Numa Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · Numa Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Numa Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Edgard.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
13.7 mi · 35%
3127
11.5 mi · 30%
I 310 South
10.1 mi · 26%
LA 3127 North
0.78 mi · 2%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Old Highway 640
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 25m from New Orleans
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Edgard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Edgard?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from New Orleans and 19.5 miles from Edgard.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Edgard.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

64 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Edgard. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.73 km).

New Orleans

#1 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Population389,476
Coordinates29.9546500, -90.0750700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edgard

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,441
Coordinates30.0432600, -90.5600900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Edgard (-90.56009, 30.04326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.83 $11.67
Premium $4.63 $6.34 $12.67
Diesel $5.42 $7.42 $14.84

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Edgard. The current time is 18:04:32.

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.