How far is New Orleans, LA from Port Sulphur, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Port Sulphur, LA is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Port Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Port Sulphur.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
2882 ft · 1 min · Loyola Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Howard Avenue
624 ft · 27 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Oretha C Haley Boulevard
650 ft · 27 sec · Oretha C Haley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Calliope Street
66 m · 8 sec · Calliope Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway
1.1 km · 45 sec · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
90 m · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2063 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
42.3 mi · 58 min · Belle Chasse Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Port Sulphur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Belle Chasse Highway
Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Clear near Port Sulphur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Port Sulphur?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Lafitte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from New Orleans and 24.1 miles from Port Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Clear near Port Sulphur.
Stop Ideas Near Lafitte
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 Lafitte.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Slidell
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Port Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 39.95 mi (64.3 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 Port Sulphur
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,760 |
| Coordinates | 29.4804900, -89.6939500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Sulphur (-89.69395, 29.48049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
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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