How far is Metairie, LA from Eden Isle, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Eden Isle, LA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Eden Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Eden Isle.
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Start on Fagot Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue
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Continue on 47th Street
834 ft · 40 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 46th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 46th Street
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Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
3247 ft · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
130 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
2181 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
902 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Slidell
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore
2576 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Oak Harbor Boulevard
2416 ft · 1 min · Oak Harbor Boulevard
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Turn left onto Landmark Drive
109 m · 12 sec · Landmark Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marina Drive
952 ft · 32 sec · Marina Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard
1810 ft · 55 sec · Eden Isles Boulevard
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Turn left onto Windward Passage Street
1269 ft · 58 sec · Windward Passage Street
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Turn right onto Charles Court
1518 ft · 1 min · Charles Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charles Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Eden Isle.
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.
Slidell
Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
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 Partly Sunny near Eden Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Eden Isle?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Chalmette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Metairie and 16.2 miles from Eden Isle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Partly Sunny near Eden Isle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Eden Isle. Straight-line distance: 27.08 mi (43.58 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 Eden Isle
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 7,041 |
| Coordinates | 30.2285300, -89.7986700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden Isle (-89.79867, 30.22853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
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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