How far is New Orleans, LA from Mandeville, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Mandeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Mandeville.
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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
24.9 mi · 30 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
802 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on East Causeway Approach
1043 ft · 26 sec · East Causeway Approach
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Mandeville.
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
24.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Orleans and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Mandeville?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from New Orleans and 17.3 miles from Mandeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Orleans and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.
Stop Ideas Near Metairie
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 Metairie.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 27.89 mi (44.89 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 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
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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