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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Garyville, LA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
39.49 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.31 mi
53.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.31 mi
Kilometers
53.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.49 mi
Kilometers
63.55 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garyville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-18T17:11
Arrive Garyville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
New Sarpy
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Orleans
19.8 mi
00h 27m
To Garyville
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Airline Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · West Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    620 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Anthony F Monica Street

    1706 ft · 1 min · Anthony F Monica Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11 m · 2 sec · South Church Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
24.7 mi · 63%
West Airline Highway
8.74 mi · 22%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Anthony F Monica Street
0.32 mi · 1%
US 51
0.29 mi · 1%
Loyola Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Sarpy
00h 27m from New Orleans
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Garyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

New Sarpy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from New Orleans and 19.8 miles from Garyville.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Sarpy

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

30 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

67 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Garyville. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 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 Garyville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,811
Coordinates30.0560400, -90.6192600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Garyville (-90.61926, 30.05604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
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
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.53
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.26 $10.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.92 $11.84
Premium $4.63 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $5.42 $7.53 $15.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Garyville. The current time is 17:11:11.

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.