Origin
Central, LA
Afternoon in Central on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central, LA to Woodmere, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
97.4 mi
157 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Woodmere, LA
Valeriia Miller
Trip Overview
The drive from Central, LA to Woodmere, LA covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Pontchartrain Expressway, Joor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.7 miles from Central, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 97.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 97.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Pontchartrain Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.5 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 81.9 miles in near I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 97.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.4 miles (US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
81.9 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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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
85.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m 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
92.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m 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
6
96 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
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Alex Kornman Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
96.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
Woodmere Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Central, LA and Woodmere, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
New Orleans
81.9 mi in
|
~1h 39m
|
via I 10
Business District
81.9 mi in
|
~1h 39m
|
via I 10
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 66.5 mi | 1h 15m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Joor Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Airline Highway | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Westbank Expressway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Destrehan Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Siegen Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Oak Villa Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Woodmere, LA.
1
Start on LA 408
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hooper Road
2
Turn left onto LA 946
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Joor Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Oak Villa
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Villa
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Oak Villa Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Villa Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 190
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Florida Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 61 South: New Orleans
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 61; US 190
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
399 ft
·
10 sec
Toward LA 3246 South
9
Turn straight onto LA 3246
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Siegen Lane
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Merge onto I 10
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
15
Continue on US 90 BUS
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 6B
Toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
18
Turn slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
20
Turn straight onto Destrehan Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Destrehan Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue
411 ft
·
19 sec
·
Destrehan Avenue
22
Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Long Leaf Lane
23
At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Alex Kornman Boulevard
24
Turn right onto Patricia Lane
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Patricia Lane
25
At end of road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
308 ft
·
12 sec
·
Woodmere Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Deerpark Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Deerpark Drive
27
Turn left onto Oakmere Drive
254 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oakmere Drive
28
Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paige Janette Drive
29
Arrive at destination
Paige Janette Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.7 miles from Central, LA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodmere, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Central, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Central, LA
This is one driving day of about 97.4 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Central, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 66.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.7 mi from Central, LA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Central, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.
Arriving in Woodmere, LA
The final approach into Woodmere, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Woodmere, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.71 one way
$29.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.50 | $43.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.23 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Woodmere, LA
Afternoon in Woodmere on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
2h 4m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Central, LA to Woodmere, LA covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Pontchartrain Expressway, Joor Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 miles from Central, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 97.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.4 miles (US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Central, LA and Woodmere, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
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