How far is Greenwood, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Greenwood, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.56 mi
01h 31m
Flight
68.54 mi
110.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.54 mi
Kilometers
110.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.56 mi
Kilometers
139.31 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Nov 7, 7:07 PM CST
Return by in Greenwood
Sat, Nov 7, 8:38 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-11-07T17:35
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sat, Nov 7, 7:07 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM CST
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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
40.2 mi
00h 45m
To Metairie Terrace
46.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Tidecrest Drive

    1030 ft · 46 sec · Tidecrest Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Price Avenue

    936 ft · 45 sec · Price Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windcrest Avenue

    861 ft · 44 sec · Windcrest Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Foster Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Foster Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hooper Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mickens Road

    3225 ft · 1 min · Mickens Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Silverleaf Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Silverleaf Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Greenwell Street

    1850 ft · 47 sec · Greenwell Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Airline Highway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Airline Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward LA 3246 South

    122 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1608 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  20. 20

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Siegen Lane
64.3 mi · 74%
Airline Highway
8.45 mi · 10%
Silverleaf Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Hooper Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Siegen Lane

Merge slight left

62.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 45m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:28 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Greenwood and 46.4 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 68.54 mi (110.3 km).

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#1 Greenwood

Greenwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5449100, -91.1067700
Altitude19
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: Tidecrest Drive (-91.106212, 30.544839)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.56 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.18
6.1 gal · 23.12 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $11.09 $22.18
Mid-grade $4.14 $12.62 $25.24
Premium $4.53 $13.83 $27.65
Diesel $5.70 $17.40 $34.79

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 17:35:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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