How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Paulina, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Paulina, LA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Paulina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Paulina.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
568 ft · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Continue on Civic Street
121 m · 19 sec · Civic Street
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Turn right onto Waltham Street
539 ft · 23 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue North
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Turn right onto Clearview Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 641 South: Gramercy, Lutcher
2219 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
980 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Airline Avenue
1833 ft · 52 sec · South Airline Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Paulina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Paulina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Paulina?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Metairie Terrace and 21.4 miles from Paulina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Paulina.
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
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Paulina. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.15 km).
#1 Metairie Terrace
A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 142,489 |
| Coordinates | 29.9785400, -90.1639600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paulina
Paulina is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0263100, -90.7131500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paulina (-90.71315, 30.02631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.66 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
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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