Origin
Marrero, LA
Night in Marrero on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Eden Isle, LA
Jeronimo Borra
Trip Overview
The drive from Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA covers 37.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Westbank Expressway, Pontchartrain Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 37.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Westbank Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.3 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 17 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 26.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Westbank Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Westbank Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Westbank Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Westbank Expressway
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Slidell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13C
Toward I 10 East: Slidell
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10 toward I 10 East: Slidell
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East: Slidell
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
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 261
Toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Marina Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Marina Drive
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 Marrero, LA and Eden Isle, LA, road signs point toward Oak Harbor and Lakeshore.
Oak Harbor
35.4 mi in
|
~43m
Lakeshore
35.4 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 26.3 mi | 30m |
| Westbank Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oak Harbor Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eden Isles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Charles Court | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 26.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Eden Isle, LA.
1
Start on LA 18
346 ft
·
12 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
2
Continue on LA 18
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge
5
Merge onto US 90 BUS
5.5 mi
·
7 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
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 13C
Toward I 10 East: Slidell
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 10
Toward I 10 East: Slidell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 261
Toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Oak Harbor Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Harbor Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Landmark Drive
359 ft
·
12 sec
·
Landmark Drive
13
At end of road, turn right onto Marina Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Marina Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Eden Isles Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Windward Passage Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Windward Passage Street
16
Turn right onto Charles Court
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles Court
17
Arrive at destination
Charles Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Marrero, LA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Marrero, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eden Isle, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Eden Isle, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Eden Isle, LA
Night in Eden Isle on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA covers 37.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Westbank Expressway, Pontchartrain Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Marrero, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.66 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Westbank Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Marrero, LA and Eden Isle, LA, road signs point toward Oak Harbor and Lakeshore.
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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