How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Hammond, LA is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponchatoula and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponchatoula and Hammond.
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Start on Northwest Railroad Avenue
4 m · 5 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pine Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
885 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue
44 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto West Charles Street
124 m · 18 sec · West Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponchatoula and Hammond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
2.59 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Ponchatoula and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponchatoula to Hammond?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Natalbany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Ponchatoula and 2.5 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ponchatoula and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Natalbany
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 Natalbany.
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Slidell
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponchatoula and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.6 km).
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
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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