How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Central, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Central is 36.33 miles (58.47 km).

Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Central, LA is 36.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Central, Louisiana is: 44.18 miles (71.1 km) by car.

Driving from Ponchatoula to Central will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.

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#1 Ponchatoula

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 7545
GPS Coordinates 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W
Latitude 30.4388000
Longitude -90.4414800
Altitude 8
Country United States
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#2 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 29450
GPS Coordinates 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W
Latitude 30.5543500
Longitude -91.0367700
Altitude 20
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ponchatoula and Central

The distance between Ponchatoula and Central is 71 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Ponchatoula and Central. The current time is 04:50:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.9 liters (1.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Central.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Central is $4.79 (diesel $6.34).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $4.79 $5.43 $5.99 $6.34

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ponchatoula and Central (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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