How far is Village Saint George, LA from New Orleans, LA?

The driving distance from Village Saint George, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
71.58 mi
01h 12m
Flight
65.62 mi
105.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.62 mi
Kilometers
105.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.58 mi
Kilometers
115.19 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Village Saint George
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Village Saint George
2026-04-19T04:47
Arrive New Orleans
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Village Saint George
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
Garyville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Village Saint George
35.8 mi
00h 36m
To New Orleans
35.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Village Saint George and New Orleans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Village Saint George and New Orleans.

  1. 1

    Start on Michel Delving Road

    1256 ft · 57 sec · Michel Delving Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkins Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Perkins Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pecue Lane

    2365 ft · 47 sec · Pecue Lane

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    65 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Village Saint George and New Orleans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pecue Lane
65.7 mi · 92%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 6%
Perkins Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi
South Claiborne Avenue
0.29 mi
Poydras Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Pecue Lane

Merge slight left

65 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 36m from Village Saint George
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Village Saint George and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Village Saint George to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Village Saint George and 35.7 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Village Saint George and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Garyville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Garyville, 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 Garyville.

RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

53 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

69 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Village Saint George and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 65.62 mi (105.61 km).

Village Saint George

#1 Village Saint George

Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States

Population7,104
Coordinates30.3621400, -91.0673300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
New Orleans

#2 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Population389,476
Coordinates29.9546500, -90.0750700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Michel Delving Road (-91.067252, 30.362106)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.78 $21.55
Premium $4.63 $11.70 $23.40
Diesel $5.42 $13.70 $27.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Village Saint George and New Orleans. The current time is 04:47:54.

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.