How far is Patterson, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Patterson, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 01h 32m.
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.
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patterson and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson and New Orleans.
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Start on Main Street
3176 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bernard Street
880 ft · 40 sec · Bernard Street
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Turn right
741 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight left
47 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
847 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight right
2544 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome
1368 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Patterson and New Orleans.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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64.8 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Patterson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Patterson to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Patterson and 45.9 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Patterson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Raceland
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 Raceland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 75.73 mi (121.88 km).
#1 Patterson
City in St.
| Population | 5,659 |
| Coordinates | 29.6932600, -91.3020500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
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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