How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Port Sulphur, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Port Sulphur, LA is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Port Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Port Sulphur.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
22 m · 8 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Turn left onto Cypress Street
1134 ft · 51 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto Severn Avenue
1167 ft · 35 sec · Severn Avenue
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
3 mi · 6 min · Airline Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Westbank
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Downtown, Slidell
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway
2831 ft · 40 sec · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
90 m · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2063 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
42.3 mi · 58 min · Belle Chasse Highway
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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 Port Sulphur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Belle Chasse Highway
Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 58m
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 Mostly Clear near Port Sulphur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Port Sulphur?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Barataria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Metairie Terrace and 26.8 miles from Port Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Port Sulphur.
Stop Ideas Near Barataria
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 Barataria.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Slidell
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Port Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 44.49 mi (71.6 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 Port Sulphur
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,760 |
| Coordinates | 29.4804900, -89.6939500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Sulphur (-89.69395, 29.48049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
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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