How far is Ponchatoula, LA from New Orleans, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and New Orleans is 39.97 miles (64.33 km).

Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to New Orleans, LA is 39.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to New Orleans, Louisiana is: 51.17 miles (82.35 km) by car.

Driving from Ponchatoula to New Orleans will take approximately 00 hours 50 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 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.

Population 389476
GPS Coordinates 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W
Latitude 29.9546500
Longitude -90.0750700
Altitude 0
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ponchatoula and New Orleans

The distance between Ponchatoula and New Orleans is 82 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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 New Orleans. The current time is 02:35:58.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.83 liters (1.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and New Orleans.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to New Orleans is $5.55 (diesel $7.34).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $5.55 $6.29 $6.94 $7.34

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 New Orleans (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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