How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Mandeville, LA?
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponchatoula and Mandeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponchatoula and Mandeville.
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Start on Northwest Railroad Avenue
4 m · 8 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Hoover Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Hoover Road
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Take the ramp right
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
19.5 mi · 21 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Covington, Mandeville
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula
1659 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park
64 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 190
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 190
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Continue on Emerald Road
1458 ft · 29 sec · Emerald Road
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Continue on Highway 190
1870 ft · 34 sec · Highway 190
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Continue on Florida Street
1 mi · 2 min · Florida Street
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Turn right onto Girod Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
49 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponchatoula and Mandeville.
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.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
19.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Ponchatoula and Sunny near Mandeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponchatoula to Mandeville?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Ponchatoula and 15 miles from Mandeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ponchatoula and Sunny near Mandeville.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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 Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponchatoula and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.14 km).
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mandeville
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 30.3582500, -90.0656300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.91 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
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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