How far is New Roads, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from New Roads, LA to Marrero, LA is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.84 mi
02h 08m
Flight
97.07 mi
156.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.07 mi
Kilometers
156.22 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.84 mi
Kilometers
192.87 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Sun, May 31, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in New Roads
Sun, May 31, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Roads
2026-05-31T09:23
Arrive Marrero
Sun, May 31, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Roads
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Roads
60.8 mi
01h 04m
To Marrero
59 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Roads and Marrero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Roads and Marrero.

  1. 1

    Start on Parent Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Parent Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Roads Street

    3003 ft · 1 min · New Roads Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on False River Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · False River Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on False River Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · False River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wye Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Highway

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  14. 14

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 36 sec · Westbank Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    1612 ft · 39 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Roads and Marrero.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
78.9 mi · 66%
Airline Highway
15 mi · 13%
False River Road
8.36 mi · 7%
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.91 mi · 5%
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 5%
Wye Road
4.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

78.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
01h 04m from New Roads
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Roads and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Roads to Marrero?

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from New Roads and 59 miles from Marrero.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Roads and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Roads and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 97.07 mi (156.22 km).

New Roads

#1 New Roads

City in Louisiana

Population4,409
Coordinates30.7015700, -91.4362200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Parent Street (-91.436171, 30.701307)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.01 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.04
8.46 gal · 32.02 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.02 $32.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.02 $36.03
Premium $4.63 $19.56 $39.13
Diesel $5.42 $22.91 $45.81

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Roads and Marrero. The current time is 09:23:17.

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.