How far is Maryland, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Metairie, LA is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
83.05 mi
01h 23m
Flight
72.35 mi
116.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.35 mi
Kilometers
116.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.05 mi
Kilometers
133.66 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Thu, Oct 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Metairie
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
41.5 mi
00h 41m
To Metairie
41.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Metairie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    93 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    588 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and Metairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
78.8 mi · 95%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
0.89 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
I 110 South
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

72.6 mi · 01h 22m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 41m from Maryland
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryland and Sunny near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Metairie?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 41.5 miles from Maryland and 41.6 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryland and Sunny near Metairie.

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 13.1 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 12.4 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 Maryland and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 72.35 mi (116.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.175936, 30.546061)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.92
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $11.46 $22.92
Mid-grade $4.38 $12.82 $25.64
Premium $4.78 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.82 $17.06 $34.12

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Metairie. The current time is 14:32:34.

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.