How far is Garyville, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Garyville, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garyville and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garyville and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on South Church Street
11 m · 7 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Anthony F Monica Street
1706 ft · 1 min · Anthony F Monica Street
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Continue on Ice Lane
620 ft · 28 sec · Ice Lane
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
8.7 mi · 12 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
862 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
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Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
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Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garyville and Metairie Terrace.
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.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Garyville and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garyville to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Garyville and 17.7 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Garyville and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Laplace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laplace.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
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Hammond
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garyville and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 27.76 mi (44.68 km).
#1 Garyville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,811 |
| Coordinates | 30.0560400, -90.6192600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metairie Terrace
A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 142,489 |
| Coordinates | 29.9785400, -90.1639600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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