How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Woodmere, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Woodmere, LA is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Woodmere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Woodmere.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
22 m · 5 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Derbigny Street
64 m · 10 sec · Derbigny Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
685 ft · 30 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Airline Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Airline Drive
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Turn left onto South Clearview Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westbank Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
1333 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
588 ft · 16 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lapalco Boulevard
86 m · 6 sec · Lapalco Boulevard
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Continue on Lapalco Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Lapalco Boulevard
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Turn right onto Paxton Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Paxton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive
3212 ft · 2 min · Oakmere Drive
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Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive
2522 ft · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paige Janette Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Woodmere.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Westbank Expressway
Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.34 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Woodmere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Woodmere?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westwego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Metairie Terrace and 7.5 miles from Woodmere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Woodmere.
Stop Ideas Near Westwego
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 Westwego.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Woodmere. Straight-line distance: 9.72 mi (15.64 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 Woodmere
Woodmere is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.8579800, -90.0803500 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodmere (-90.08035, 29.85798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.91 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
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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