How far is Reserve, LA from Marrero, LA?

The driving distance from Reserve, LA to Marrero, LA is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.63 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.05 mi
46.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.05 mi
Kilometers
46.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.63 mi
Kilometers
57.34 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Reserve
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reserve
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Marrero
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reserve
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Reserve
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Marrero
18.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reserve and Marrero.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reserve and Marrero.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cardinal Street

    1042 ft · 35 sec · Cardinal Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    145 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1621 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Airline Highway

    14.8 mi · 20 min · East Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Airline Drive

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Airline Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hickory Avenue

    828 ft · 18 sec · Hickory Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Dickory Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Dickory Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Earhart Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Earhart Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge

    1592 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Clearview Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Clearview Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego

    2124 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bridge City Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on River Road

    2513 ft · 54 sec · River Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Louisiana Street

    3093 ft · 1 min · Louisiana Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    3 mi · 6 min · 4th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Barataria Boulevard

    54 m · 9 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barataria Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reserve and Marrero.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Airline Highway
14.8 mi · 42%
Airline Drive
3.54 mi · 10%
4th Street
2.96 mi · 8%
West 2nd Street
1.47 mi · 4%
Huey P. Long Bridge
1.38 mi · 4%
Bridge City Avenue
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Airline Highway

Turn right onto East Airline Highway

14.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 25m from Reserve
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Reserve and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reserve to Marrero?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Reserve and 18.9 miles from Marrero.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Reserve and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marrero.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Rose, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

64 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reserve and Marrero. Straight-line distance: 29.05 mi (46.75 km).

Reserve

#1 Reserve

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.

Population9,766
Coordinates30.0538100, -90.5517500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Marrero

#2 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-90.551595, 30.053809)
End: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.37 $10.73
Premium $4.63 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.42 $6.82 $13.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reserve and Marrero. The current time is 00:52:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.