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Travel from Covington to MSY
Posted on 1/9/20 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 1/9/20 at 3:53 pm
All,
I'll be in Convington for work and I am hoping to fly out of MSY on a Friday at 7:10pm.
Google maps tells me the drive is ~1 hour.
So really two questions here. If I leave work Friday at 5pm in covington, is it realistic i can get to the airport by 6? Also, is getting to MSY just about an hour ahead of a domestic flight enough time?
I'll be in Convington for work and I am hoping to fly out of MSY on a Friday at 7:10pm.
Google maps tells me the drive is ~1 hour.
So really two questions here. If I leave work Friday at 5pm in covington, is it realistic i can get to the airport by 6? Also, is getting to MSY just about an hour ahead of a domestic flight enough time?
This post was edited on 1/9/20 at 3:54 pm
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Posted on 1/9/20 at 3:54 pm to muncy
Leaving Covington at 5 puts you in peak traffic. How far is work from the Causeway? What is your route?
Posted on 1/9/20 at 3:57 pm to muncy
Should be able to get their by 6. HOWEVER: often times the Causeway will be shut down due to inclement weather. If it is, you would be pretty fricked and have to take an alternative route that would add some time. I would make sure the weather and wind will be fine on Friday morning. Rain and so on is fine. if there is high wind they may close the bridge.
The new airport has been a little unpredictable. MOST people have said its a breeze and they have gotten through security in just a few minutes. There are have been some pockets of longer times.
I personally would feel great anxiety cutting it that close, but that's up to you.
I would leave no later than 4:30, personally.
The new airport has been a little unpredictable. MOST people have said its a breeze and they have gotten through security in just a few minutes. There are have been some pockets of longer times.
I personally would feel great anxiety cutting it that close, but that's up to you.
I would leave no later than 4:30, personally.
This post was edited on 1/9/20 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 1/9/20 at 4:02 pm to hungryone
Work is a stone's throw from where 25 meets 190 on the northwest side of covington so ~20 minutes from the causeway. Route was planning on being the causeway south to I10 unless a better route is recommended.
It's possible i can start early that day with the hopes of leaving closer to 4 instead of 5. Based on the initial response i'm thinking this might be necessary.
It's possible i can start early that day with the hopes of leaving closer to 4 instead of 5. Based on the initial response i'm thinking this might be necessary.
Posted on 1/9/20 at 7:15 pm to muncy
FOG......can be a deal breaker.....leave extra early...hang out at the airport, better that than missing your flight....
Posted on 1/9/20 at 7:19 pm to muncy
If you can squeeze an extra 15 mins and leave at 445pm it is an absolute yes. If not just could be a bit closer. Do you have pre check or clear?
Posted on 1/9/20 at 9:11 pm to muncy
Leave at 3. Traffic, new airport, parking, Friday afternoon, storms rolling in, etc are reasons to be early than late.
There will be plenty to once you're last security in the airport. Leaving work at 5 in North Covington is a terrible idea.
There will be plenty to once you're last security in the airport. Leaving work at 5 in North Covington is a terrible idea.
Posted on 1/9/20 at 9:26 pm to muncy
If you’re dropping a rental car I’d leave no later than 4:30. If you’re just parking at the terminal...4:45.
5 would be pushing it and not leave much wiggle room
5 would be pushing it and not leave much wiggle room
Posted on 1/9/20 at 9:29 pm to muncy
You will be lucky to make it to the Causeway by 5:45 if you leave work at 5. Add another 30 minutes across the bridge, then another 15-30 from Causeway to the airport with no issues.
No way you make the flight if you leave 25/190 at 5 ok on a Friday afternoon.
No way you make the flight if you leave 25/190 at 5 ok on a Friday afternoon.
Posted on 1/9/20 at 10:13 pm to muncy
Give yourself 2 hours for that drive. Between Covington, Causeway, and I-10 West, Friday afternoons are hell.
Throw in confused boomers at the airport and you have a missed flight waiting to happen.
ETA: I would leave no later than 4
Throw in confused boomers at the airport and you have a missed flight waiting to happen.
ETA: I would leave no later than 4
This post was edited on 1/9/20 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 1/10/20 at 9:07 am to 4LSU2
quote:
Leave at 3. Traffic, new airport, parking, Friday afternoon, storms rolling in, etc are reasons to be early than late.
Leaving work at 5 in North Covington is a terrible idea.
All this.
I’m actually an overly cautious traveler and I’d probably leave closer to 2:30 and just grab a drink and bite to eat at the airport. Not worth it to miss a flight.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 9:09 am to 4LSU2
Well alright thanks for the info. Guess i'll need to plan on leaving early or look into other flight options.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 9:16 am to muncy
what about taking I12 to I55 south to I10 East? Could there be any benefit there?
Posted on 1/10/20 at 9:21 am to muncy
Not really. I12 is a fricking shitshow of epic proportions.
You can check google maps later today and see what it says.
As others have said, the more I have thought about it, the more I have thought you need to leave earlier, than you thought.
3 if you can. Absolutely no later than 4.
You can check google maps later today and see what it says.
As others have said, the more I have thought about it, the more I have thought you need to leave earlier, than you thought.
3 if you can. Absolutely no later than 4.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 9:53 am to Fun Bunch
Agreed. I’d check Waze, but 12 to 55 typically isn’t going to save you much, if any, time.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 10:56 am to Suntiger
I do have TSA precheck, so that should help but i'll prob end up arranging a 4pm exit or looking into other flight options.
I have a reminder set to check google maps today at 4pm so i'll get an idea of what to expect.
I have a reminder set to check google maps today at 4pm so i'll get an idea of what to expect.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 11:48 am to muncy
you need travel advice to cross the causeway?
Posted on 1/10/20 at 12:17 pm to muncy
Leave Covington at 350 and you will fine.
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