How far is Metairie, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 07m 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 03m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Metairie Terrace.
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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
102 m · 19 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue North
1325 ft · 43 sec · West Metairie Avenue North
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Turn left onto Severn Avenue
1450 ft · 43 sec · Severn Avenue
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
1134 ft · 50 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto Mayflower Drive
22 m · 3 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Metairie Terrace.
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.
Severn Avenue
Turn left onto Severn Avenue
0.27 mi · 43 sec
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 Cloudy leaving Metairie and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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 0.6 miles from Metairie and 0.6 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.15 one way or $0.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.
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 Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 0.77 mi (1.24 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 Metairie Terrace
A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 142,489 |
| Coordinates | 29.9785400, -90.1639600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
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 | $0.15 | $0.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.17 | $0.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.19 | $0.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.22 | $0.43 |
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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