Origin
Port Sulphur, LA
Night in Port Sulphur on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Sulphur, LA to New Orleans, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Sulphur, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Sulphur, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 48.4 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 LA 23, Behrman Highway, Pontchartrain Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.8 miles on LA 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.31 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
24.2 miles from Port Sulphur, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 48.4 miles, with most of the trip on LA 23 and Behrman Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.8 miles on LA 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 23 and Behrman Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 42.4 miles in near LA 428 / Behrman Place.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 6m 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 42.4 miles (LA 428 / Behrman Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.7 miles (LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
42.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
LA 428 / Behrman Place
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 428 / Behrman Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
42.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive
At end of road, turn left onto LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive
Navigation decision point
3
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
3
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LA 23 | 39.8 mi | 52m |
| Behrman Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| General de Gaulle Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Westbank Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Behrman Place | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Claiborne Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 23
— 39.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Sulphur, LA and New Orleans, LA.
1
Start on LA 23
40 mi
·
52 min
·
LA 23
2
Turn right onto LA 428
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Behrman Highway
3
Turn straight onto LA 428
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Behrman Place
4
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 428
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Behrman Place
5
At end of road, turn left onto LA 428
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
General de Gaulle Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
7
Merge onto US 90 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
9
Continue on US 90 BUS
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 13B
Toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Claiborne Avenue
12
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
13
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 24.2 miles from Port Sulphur, LA, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 11 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.2 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
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 Port Sulphur, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Sulphur, LA
This is one driving day of about 48.4 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Port Sulphur, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on LA 23 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Port Sulphur, LA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Port Sulphur, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
New Orleans, LA
Night in New Orleans on Wednesday
Local time
10:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
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
7 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
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 Port Sulphur, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 48.4 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 LA 23, Behrman Highway, 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 24.2 miles from Port Sulphur, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.31 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 1h 6m 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 42.4 miles (LA 428 / Behrman Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.7 miles (LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Port Sulphur, LA to New Orleans, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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