Origin
Marrero, LA
Morning in Marrero on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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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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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 Barataria Boulevard, Westbank Expressway, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.66 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
18.7 miles from Marrero, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barataria Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barataria Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crescent City Connection | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Harbor | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Harbor Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Barataria Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marrero, LA and Eden Isle, LA.
1
Start on Barataria Boulevard
344 ft
·
13 sec
·
Barataria Boulevard
2
Continue on Barataria Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
4
Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge
5
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Westbank Expressway
6
Continue on Crescent City Connection
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
7
Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 10 East: Slidell
9
Merge slight left onto I 10 East: Slidell
26 mi
·
30 min
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I 10 East: Slidell
10
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
11
Turn left onto Oak Harbor Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Harbor Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Landmark Drive
358 ft
·
12 sec
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Landmark Drive
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Marina Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Marina Drive
14
At the end of the 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
·
58 sec
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Windward Passage Street
16
Turn right onto Charles Court
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Charles Court
17
Arrive at your destination
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 18.7 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 24m into the drive.
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 37.5 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.7 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eden Isle, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marrero, 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 Marrero, LA
This is one driving day of about 37.5 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marrero, 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.
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
The final approach into Eden Isle, 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 Eden Isle, 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
$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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Morning in Eden Isle on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
13 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 Barataria Boulevard, Westbank Expressway, US 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marrero, LA to Eden Isle, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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