Origin
Laplace, LA
Late night in Laplace on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laplace, LA to Harvey, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laplace, LA
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Harvey, LA
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Trip Overview
This 35.1-mile drive from Laplace to Harvey, Louisiana, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, specifically 46 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-10 and the Pontchartrain and Westbank Expressways, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a straightforward journey. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for a single day trip within the Southeast region of Louisiana. The focus is on efficient travel between these two points in the same state, offering a practical way to navigate the local area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 20.6 mi | 25m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Westbank Expressway | 4 mi | 5m |
| US 51 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pailet Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 20.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace, LA and Harvey, LA.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on US 51
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 51
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
4
Merge onto I 10
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business District
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 6B
Toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
11
Turn right onto Pailet Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pailet Avenue
12
Turn left onto 8th Street
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
8th Street
13
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Laplace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Orleans, Business District
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harvey, LA
Late night in Harvey on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this 35.1-mile route. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways like I-10, experiencing the longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.6 miles on this interstate. This section is designed for steady progress, with limited deviations from high-speed driving. The character of the road remains consistent throughout, emphasizing efficient transit rather than a leisurely, scenic exploration.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Pontchartrain Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laplace, LA and Harvey, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
New Orleans
23.8 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 10
Business District
23.8 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 10
About the Cities
Starting in Laplace, LA
Full guide →LaPlace is an Unincorporated Community on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the historic "German Coast" section of the Acadiana region of Louisiana. It is just a short distance west of Greater New Orleans. LaPlace is the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish. Around Mardi Gras time, the hotels in New Orleans, Metairie, and Kenner may be booked up, so LaPlace is a good alternative, 20 minutes drive from Kenner and Metairie, about 30 or 35 minutes from New Orleans. Until Katrina hit in 2005 this was a relatively small town with a few high schools, a Wal-mart, some strip malls, and a couple of good places to eat. LaPlace has grown significantly in the 2010s, but there is still not much to do here.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harvey, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harvey, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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