How far is Abita Springs, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Abita Springs, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.85 mi
00h 46m
Flight
35.34 mi
56.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.92 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 11, 5:58 AM CDT
Return by in Abita Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abita Springs
2026-04-11T05:12
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 11, 5:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abita Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mandeville
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Abita Springs
19.4 mi
00h 23m
To Metairie Terrace
18.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abita Springs and Metairie Terrace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 59

    702 ft · 14 sec · Highway 59

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    50 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road

    969 ft · 21 sec · Military Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1348 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    551 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    86 m · 23 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    26.6 mi · 34 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue North

    1325 ft · 43 sec · West Metairie Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Severn Avenue

    1450 ft · 43 sec · Severn Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    1134 ft · 50 sec · Cypress Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mayflower Drive

    22 m · 3 sec · Mayflower Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abita Springs and Metairie Terrace.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
26.6 mi · 70%
Highway 59
3.15 mi · 8%
Severn Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.25 mi · 1%
Cypress Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Military Road
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

26.6 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mandeville
00h 23m from Abita Springs
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abita Springs and Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abita Springs to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Abita Springs and 18.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abita Springs and Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Mandeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mandeville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mandeville.

RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

42 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

46 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abita Springs and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 35.34 mi (56.87 km).

Abita Springs

#1 Abita Springs

Town in St.

Population2,651
Coordinates30.4786400, -90.0400800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway 59 (-90.04001, 30.478299)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.15
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.07 $10.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.71 $11.41
Premium $4.63 $6.20 $12.40
Diesel $5.42 $7.26 $14.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Abita Springs and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 05:12:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.