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Trip from Woodmere, LA to New Orleans, LA

Drive Time

21m

Distance

12.1 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m ★

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

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Downtown Woodmere, LA, LA

Woodmere, LA

Valeriia Miller

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodmere, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westbank Expressway, Destrehan Avenue, Pontchartrain Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Westbank Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 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

6 miles from Woodmere, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Woodmere, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 4.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Oakmere Drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (Oakmere Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Woodmere Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Alex Kornman Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Oakmere Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Woodmere Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Alex Kornman Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Destrehan Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m 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 4.2 mi 5m
Destrehan Avenue 3 mi 5m
Pontchartrain Expressway 1.6 mi 1m
Crescent City Connection 0.6 mi <1m
Paige Janette Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Deerpark Drive 0.4 mi 1m
South Claiborne Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Tulane Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Westbank Expressway — 4.2 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Paige Janette Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive

254 ft · 12 sec · Oakmere Drive
3

Turn right onto Deerpark Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Deerpark Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard

308 ft · 12 sec · Woodmere Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Patricia Lane

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Patricia Lane
6

At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard
7

Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Long Leaf Lane
8

At end of road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue

373 ft · 12 sec · Destrehan Avenue
9

Continue on Destrehan Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Destrehan Avenue
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Destrehan Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Destrehan Avenue
11

Continue on Westbank Expressway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 90 Business East
13

Merge onto US 90 BUS

3.6 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Continue on US 90 BUS

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Crescent City Connection
15

Continue on US 90 BUS

1.6 mi · 1 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 13B Toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn slight right onto US 90

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
18

Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Tulane Avenue
19

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 6 miles from Woodmere, LA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 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 12.1 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

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 Woodmere, 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 Woodmere, LA

This is one driving day of about 12.1 miles and 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodmere, 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 4.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6 mi from Woodmere, LA · 12m into the drive

Downtown Marrero, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marrero, LA

6 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 12.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Terrytown, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6 miles from Woodmere, 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 12.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.85 one way

$3.70 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $2.03 $4.06
premium $4.61 $2.20 $4.39
diesel $5.64 $2.69 $5.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 41 minutes ago

Origin

Woodmere, LA

Morning in Woodmere on Monday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Orleans, LA

Morning in New Orleans on Monday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 to 10 mph 1% 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

13 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

21m 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 Woodmere, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westbank Expressway, Destrehan Avenue, Pontchartrain Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Woodmere, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 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 12.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (Oakmere Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Woodmere Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Alex Kornman Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Woodmere, LA to New Orleans, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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