Origin
Gramercy, LA
Morning in Gramercy on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gramercy, LA to Marrero, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gramercy, LA
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Marrero, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gramercy, LA to Marrero, LA covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Airline Highway, Airline Drive, 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on West Airline Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 43.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Airline Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.8 miles in near LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 32.8 miles (LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue
Turn right onto LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
34.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
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.
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long...
9
34.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway
Merge onto LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Bridge City Avenue
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gramercy, LA to Marrero, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.
Westwego
37.4 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Airline Highway | 27.2 mi | 37m |
| Airline Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| 4th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bridge City Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Earhart Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Airline Highway
— 27.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gramercy, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on LA 641
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
LA 641; LA 3125
3
At end of road, turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
LA 641; LA 3213
4
Turn right onto US 61
27 mi
·
37 min
·
West Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 61
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Airline Drive
6
Turn right onto LA 3154
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hickory Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on LA 3154
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickory Avenue
8
Turn left onto LA 3139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Earhart Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto LA 3152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 90
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
14
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge City Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on LA 18; LA 541
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
River Road
16
Turn right onto LA 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisiana Street
17
Turn left onto LA 18
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
4th Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto LA 18
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
LA 18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Gramercy, LA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Gramercy, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marrero, LA
The final approach into Marrero, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
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
Morning in Marrero on Saturday
Local time
8:23 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
18 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
1h 6m 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 Gramercy, LA to Marrero, LA covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Airline Highway, Airline Drive, 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Gramercy, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.8 miles (LA 3154 / Hickory Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gramercy, LA to Marrero, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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