How far is Timberlane, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Timberlane, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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This is an easy same-day return drive.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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.
Suburb city of New Orleans
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timberlane and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timberlane and New Orleans.
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Start on the route
150 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
105 m · 15 sec · Wall Boulevard
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Continue on Wall Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Boulevard
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Turn left onto Belle Chasse Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Belle Chasse Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Street
1768 ft · 27 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
29 m · 2 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Claiborne Avenue
2029 ft · 44 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Timberlane and New Orleans.
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.
Westbank Expressway
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
2.88 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Timberlane and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timberlane to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Timberlane and 4.5 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Timberlane and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
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 Gretna.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timberlane and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 5.93 mi (9.54 km).
#1 Timberlane
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 10,243 |
| Coordinates | 29.8774300, -90.0320200 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
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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