How far is Pierre Part, LA from New Orleans, LA?
Fastest route
Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey from Pierre Part, Louisiana, to New Orleans, Louisiana. The distance is approximately 83.7 miles (134.7 kilometers). Follow these directions to reach your destination:
Directions
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🚗 Take LA-70 E: Head north on Leonie St toward LA-70 W. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto LA-70 E. Then, turn right onto LA-3089 E/LA-70 E. Continue to follow LA-70 E and take a slight right toward LA-22 E. Finally, take a slight right onto LA-22 E.
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🛣️ Merge onto I-10 E: Turn right to merge onto I-10 E toward New Orleans.
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🚙 Follow I-10 E to Poydras St: Stay on I-10 E and follow signs for New Orleans Business Dist/Interstate 10 E. Use the 2nd lane from the right to keep right at the fork and continue on I-10 E. Then, follow signs for Slidell. Use the left lane to take exit 234B for Poydras St toward Superdome.
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🗺️ Continue on Poydras St: Keep right to continue on Poydras St.
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🚦 Turn left onto Carondelet St: Turn left onto Carondelet St to reach your destination in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tips & Suggestions
- ⏰ Plan for Traffic: Check the traffic conditions and opt for the fastest route via LA-70 E and I-10 E.
- 🛣️ Stay on I-10 E: It's a major highway that will lead you to your destination efficiently.
- 🚗 Take Breaks: During the 1 hr 30 min journey, consider taking short breaks for rest and refreshments.
- 🗺️ Use GPS: To ensure you stay on the correct route, use a GPS or a navigation app on your phone.
- 🚙 Check Fuel: Before embarking on the trip, ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 📱 Keep a Charger: Carry a car charger for your phone in case you need to charge it during the drive.
- 🚧 Follow Road Signs: Pay attention to road signs and follow traffic regulations for a safe journey.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierre Part and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre Part and New Orleans.
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Start on Leonie Street
86 m · 14 sec · Leonie Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Pierre Part Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Pierre Part Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Merge slight left
1520 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
2004 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 54 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 Pierre Part and New Orleans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 00h 54m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierre Part to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Pierre Part and 42.1 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pierre Part and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierre Part and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 67.53 mi (108.68 km).
#1 Pierre Part
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,169 |
| Coordinates | 29.9652000, -91.2031600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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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