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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Roseland, LA is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
76.25 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61.74 mi
99.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.74 mi
Kilometers
99.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.25 mi
Kilometers
122.71 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseland
Tue, May 12, 7:13 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Tue, May 12, 8:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-05-12T17:42
Arrive Roseland
Tue, May 12, 7:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From New Orleans
38.2 mi
00h 45m
To Roseland
38.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Montpelier, Amite City

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Central Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Commercial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Commercial Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commercial Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
46.7 mi · 61%
I 10 West
24.5 mi · 32%
Northwest Central Avenue
1.96 mi · 3%
Commercial Drive
0.7 mi · 1%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Loyola Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

45.6 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 45m from New Orleans
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving New Orleans and Mostly Cloudy near Roseland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from New Orleans and 38.1 miles from Roseland.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around New Orleans and Mostly Cloudy near Roseland.

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

8 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Roseland. Straight-line distance: 61.74 mi (99.36 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
Roseland

#2 Roseland

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,279
Coordinates30.7649100, -90.5117600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Roseland (-90.51176, 30.76491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.19
Round trip
$20.37
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.19 $20.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.46 $22.91
Premium $4.63 $12.44 $24.88
Diesel $5.42 $14.57 $29.13

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Roseland. The current time is 17:42:56.

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.