How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Central, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Central is 36.33 miles (58.47 km).
Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Central, LA is 36.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Central, Louisiana is: 44.18 miles (71.1 km) by car.
Driving from Ponchatoula to Central will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7545 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W |
| Latitude | 30.4388000 |
| Longitude | -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29450 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W |
| Latitude | 30.5543500 |
| Longitude | -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Central: Hooper Road (-91.036767,30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ponchatoula and Central
The distance between Ponchatoula and Central is 71 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Ponchatoula and Central. The current time is 21:02:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.9 liters (1.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Central.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Central is $4.79 (diesel $6.34).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $4.79 | $5.43 | $5.99 | $6.34 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ponchatoula and Central (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
