How far is Metairie, LA from Brusly, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Brusly, LA is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.51 mi
01h 38m
Flight
71.59 mi
115.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.51 mi
Kilometers
131.17 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brusly
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-18T10:20
Arrive Brusly
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie
40.8 mi
00h 49m
To Brusly
40.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Brusly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Brusly.

  1. 1

    Start on Fagot Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 47th Street

    834 ft · 40 sec · 47th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 46th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    3247 ft · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    130 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3140 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2867 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    927 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    742 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    963 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 1 South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Brusly.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 93%
Highway 1 South
3.94 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
LA 1 South
0.32 mi
LA 1 North
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 49m from Metairie
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny near Brusly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Brusly?

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Metairie and 40.8 miles from Brusly.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie and Partly Sunny near Brusly.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Brusly. Straight-line distance: 71.59 mi (115.22 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brusly

#2 Brusly

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,580
Coordinates30.3943600, -91.2537200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Brusly (-91.25372, 30.39436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.81
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.91 $21.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.27 $24.53
Premium $4.63 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $5.42 $15.60 $31.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Brusly. The current time is 10:20:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.