Origin
Mandeville, LA
Late night in Mandeville on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mandeville, LA to Marrero, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mandeville, LA
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Marrero, LA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Mandeville to Marrero is a straightforward 42.5-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. Because this trip is short and falls entirely within Southeast Louisiana, it functions perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly commute or weekend outing. The route relies primarily on North Causeway Boulevard and I-10 East to bridge the gap between these two locations. Since this is a local drive, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move between these two points with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 25 mi | 30m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Westbank Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Monroe Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| I 10 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 25 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on LA 1087
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
5
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
6
At end of road, turn left
283 ft
·
22 sec
7
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
25 mi
·
30 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
14
Continue on US 90 BUS
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto LA 45
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
LA 18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Mandeville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 27.4 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
33.2 mi into trip
|
~45m 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.
7
41.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.40 one way
$12.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Marrero, LA
Late night in Marrero on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You won't find long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, as the longest segment on North Causeway Boulevard covers zero miles of open road. With a highway share of 0%, the experience leans heavily on local navigation through various intersections and turns. The character of the road changes frequently as you transition from local boulevards onto the I-10 corridor. Be prepared for a dynamic driving environment where the pace shifts constantly, requiring you to stay alert behind the wheel.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on North Causeway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 42.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 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 Mandeville, LA and Marrero, LA, road signs point toward Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Business District.
Baton Rouge
27.4 mi in
|
~37m
New Orleans
29.7 mi in
|
~40m
|
via I 10
Business District
29.7 mi in
|
~40m
|
via I 10
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. 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 Marrero, 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 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 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 Marrero, 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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