Origin
Marrero, LA
Late night in Marrero on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marrero, LA to Bridge City, 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
11m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marrero, LA
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Bridge City, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit across Southeast Louisiana, the 6.8-mile journey from Marrero to Bridge City is a straightforward, efficient option. Clocking in at just 11 minutes, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion that requires minimal planning. You will navigate primarily via the Westbank Expressway, US 90, and Nine Mile Point Road to complete the transit. With a fuel cost of only $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Because the entire route is located within the same region, you will find the transition between these two communities seamless. Whether you are commuting or just crossing town, the simplicity of this route makes it a hassle-free choice.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westbank Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| US 90 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Nine Mile Point Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| LA 18 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Nine Mile Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge City Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westbank Expressway
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Bridge City, LA.
1
Start on LA 18
346 ft
·
12 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
2
Continue on LA 18
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
5
Merge onto US 90 BUS
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Westbank Expressway
6
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
7
Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
8
Turn right onto US 90; LA 18
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 90; LA 18
9
Take the exit onto LA 18
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
LA 18
10
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 18
196 ft
·
5 sec
·
LA 18
11
Keep slight left at fork
246 ft
·
17 sec
12
Turn left onto LA 18
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge City Avenue
13
Turn right onto 6th Street
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
6th Street
14
Continue on 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
15
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 Business West
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
LA 18
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 18
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
LA 18 / Bridge City Avenue
Turn left onto LA 18 / Bridge City Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Bridge City, LA
Late night in Bridge City on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
2 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
11m 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, as 74% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of the drive occurs on the Westbank Expressway, where you will tackle a 4.2-mile stretch of uninterrupted highway. This segment sets the pace for the journey, offering a consistent and direct path toward your destination. As you transition off the expressway onto US 90 and Nine Mile Point Road, the road character shifts from high-speed transit to local navigation. You should prepare for a drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, scenic detours.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Westbank Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westbank Expressway and US 90. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (LA 18): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Westbank Expressway. 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 Bridge City, 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (LA 18): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Bridge City, 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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