Lake Ponchartrain Causeway Bridge never seems to end
Usa, north-america
38.62 km
5 m
moderate
Year-round
Cruising through Louisiana? You HAVE to drive the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge! This 24-mile stretch connects New Orleans to Mandeville, cutting right across the massive Lake Pontchartrain.
Now, here’s the thing: for a solid 8 miles in the middle, you won't see land. Seriously. It's just water all around. Some drivers find this a little unsettling, and let's just say the bridge patrol has seen it all.
This drive can be beautiful, but it can also be a little intense. Morning fog can be super thick, so if conditions are foggy, stick to the right lane, turn on your headlights (low beams only!), and keep a safe distance from the car in front of you. Inclement weather? Definitely adds another layer of "excitement" to the trip.
Despite the potential for a little anxiety, the views are worth it. Just remember you're only 16 feet above the water, and it's a long, long way to the other side! It stretches nearly 24 miles from the Metairie suburb of New Orleans to Mandeville on the northern shores of the lake. Fun fact: It used to be the world's longest bridge over water!
Where is it?
Lake Ponchartrain Causeway Bridge never seems to end is located in Usa (north-america). Coordinates: 41.8095, -95.9328
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 38.62 km
- Max Elevation
- 5 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 41.8095, -95.9328
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