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Trip from Harvey, LA to New Orleans, LA

Drive Time

12m

Distance

7.9 mi

13 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Harvey, LA, LA

Harvey, LA

Alexander Isreb

Trip Overview

The drive from Harvey, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 7.9 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westbank Expressway, Pontchartrain Expressway, Crescent City Connection for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Westbank Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.21 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4 miles from Harvey, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 12m highway drive covering 7.9 miles, with most of the trip on Westbank Expressway and Pontchartrain Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.1 miles on Westbank Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westbank Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westbank Expressway and Pontchartrain Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brown Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Brown Avenue

Turn right onto Brown Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Westbank Expressway

Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

Navigation decision point

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 90 Business East

Navigation decision point

Toward US 90 Business East
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13B Toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westbank Expressway 4.1 mi 5m
Pontchartrain Expressway 1.6 mi 1m
Crescent City Connection 0.6 mi <1m
South Claiborne Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Brown Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Tulane Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
8th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Westbank Expressway — 4.1 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harvey, LA and New Orleans, LA.

1

Start on 8th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 8th Street
2

Turn right onto Brown Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Brown Avenue
3

Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Westbank Expressway
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 90 Business East
5

Merge onto US 90 BUS

3.6 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Continue on US 90 BUS

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Crescent City Connection
7

Continue on US 90 BUS

1.6 mi · 1 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 13B Toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn slight right onto US 90

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
10

Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Tulane Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

Tulane Avenue

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 4 miles from Harvey, LA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.1 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 7.9 miles or 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4 miles or 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Orleans, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Harvey, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Harvey, LA

This is one driving day of about 7.9 miles and 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harvey, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Westbank Expressway for about 4.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4 mi from Harvey, LA · 6m into the drive

Downtown Terrytown, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Terrytown, LA

4 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

Marrero, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 7.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Terrytown, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4 miles from Harvey, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Orleans, LA

The final approach into New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 7.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.21 one way

$2.42 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $1.32 $2.65
premium $4.61 $1.43 $2.87
diesel $5.64 $1.76 $3.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.83 $0.38
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.69 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Harvey, LA

Late night in Harvey on Monday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Orleans, LA

Late night in New Orleans on Monday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 0% chance 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

1 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

12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Harvey, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 7.9 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westbank Expressway, Pontchartrain Expressway, Crescent City Connection. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Harvey, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.21 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 straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Harvey, LA to New Orleans, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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