How far is Metairie, LA from River Ridge, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to River Ridge, LA is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and River Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and River Ridge.
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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
1865 ft · 55 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Airline
969 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Airline Drive West
13 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Airline Drive West
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airline Drive
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Turn left onto South Clearview Parkway
1619 ft · 49 sec · South Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3139: New Orleans, Harahan
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3139 North: Harahan
1783 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Earhart Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Earhart Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3154 South: Harahan, Dickory Avenue
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Dickory Avenue
2172 ft · 55 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Turn right
61 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Hickory Avenue
143 m · 17 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Turn right onto Citrus Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road
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Turn right onto Robin Lane
1421 ft · 1 min · Robin Lane
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Turn left onto Garden Road
1304 ft · 58 sec · Garden Road
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 River Ridge.
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.
Airline Drive
Merge slight left onto Airline Drive
1.08 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to River Ridge?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 2.7 miles from Metairie and 2.7 miles from River Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Metairie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
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 River Ridge. Straight-line distance: 4.11 mi (6.61 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 River Ridge
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 13,494 |
| Coordinates | 29.9602000, -90.2156300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Ridge (-90.21563, 29.9602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 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 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
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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