How far is Saint Gabriel, LA from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from Saint Gabriel, LA to Hammond, LA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Gabriel and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Gabriel and Hammond.
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Start on State Route 74
59 m · 10 sec · State Route 74
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Turn left onto East Highway 30
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Highway 30
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Continue on Nicholson Extended
1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended
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Continue on Nicholson Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · Nicholson Drive
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Turn right onto Gardere Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gardere Lane
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Turn left onto Burbank Drive
1255 ft · 29 sec · Burbank Drive
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Turn right onto South Staring Lane
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Staring Lane
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Continue on Essen Lane
1.5 mi · 3 min · Essen Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 East: Hammond
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
38.4 mi · 42 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue
86 m · 5 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 · 20 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 Saint Gabriel and Hammond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
38.4 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Saint Gabriel and Mostly Clear near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Gabriel to Hammond?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Saint Gabriel and 25.7 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saint Gabriel and Mostly Clear near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Central City Municipal Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Gabriel and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 41.59 mi (66.93 km).
#1 Saint Gabriel
Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,522 |
| Coordinates | 30.2577000, -91.0992700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
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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