How far is Metairie, LA from Ama, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Ama, LA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Ama.
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Start on Fagot Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue
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Continue on 47th Street
834 ft · 44 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
581 ft · 27 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
13 m · 2 sec · 49th Street
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Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
7 m · 1 sec
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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 and Ama.
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.
Jefferson Highway
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9.59 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Ama.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Ama?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Waggaman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Metairie and 7.8 miles from Ama.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Ama.
Stop Ideas Near Waggaman
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 Waggaman.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Ama. Straight-line distance: 8.87 mi (14.28 km).
#1 Metairie
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
| Population | 138,481 |
| Coordinates | 29.9840900, -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ama
Ama is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9521500, -90.2964700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ama (-90.29647, 29.95215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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 | $3.79 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
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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