How far is Golden Meadow, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
72.15 mi
01h 22m
Flight
41.82 mi
67.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.15 mi
Kilometers
116.12 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in Golden Meadow
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Golden Meadow
2026-04-15T20:59
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Golden Meadow
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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Golden Meadow
35.5 mi
00h 41m
To Metairie Terrace
36.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Meadow and Metairie Terrace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Golden Meadow and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bayou Drive

    32 m · 5 sec · South Bayou Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    995 ft · 58 sec · Saint Louis Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Alex Plaisance Boulevard

    14.7 mi · 18 min · South Alex Plaisance Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2809 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Meadow and Metairie Terrace.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
31.9 mi · 44%
US 90 East
17.9 mi · 25%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 16%
I 10 East
6.43 mi · 9%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 2%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 90 East

Merge slight left

17.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 41m from Golden Meadow
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Golden Meadow and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Golden Meadow to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Golden Meadow and 36.7 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Golden Meadow and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raceland, 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 Raceland.

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Golden Meadow and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.3 km).

Golden Meadow

#1 Golden Meadow

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,935
Coordinates29.3791100, -90.2600800
Altitude0
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: South Bayou Drive (-90.259987, 29.379117)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.31
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.66 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.63 $11.79 $23.59
Diesel $5.42 $13.81 $27.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Golden Meadow and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 20:59:57.

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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.