How far is Metairie, LA from Bridge City, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Bridge City, LA is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Bridge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Bridge City.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
1907 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Bridge City Avenue
103 m · 9 sec · Bridge City Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
34 m · 5 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on 6th Street
1376 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Bridge City.
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
Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
1.64 mi · 00h 03m
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 and Sunny near Bridge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Bridge City?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Elmwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Metairie and 2.9 miles from Bridge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Metairie and Sunny near Bridge City.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood
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 Elmwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Bridge City. Straight-line distance: 3.66 mi (5.89 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 Bridge City
Bridge City is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9332600, -90.1700700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridge City (-90.17007, 29.93326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.08 | $2.17 |
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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