How far is New Orleans, LA from Metairie, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between New Orleans and Metairie is 5.08 miles (8.18 km).

Flight distance from New Orleans, LA to Metairie, LA is 5.08 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from New Orleans, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana is: 8.25 miles (13.28 km) by car.

Driving from New Orleans to Metairie will take approximately 00 hours 12 minutes.

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#1 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.

Population 389476
GPS Coordinates 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W
Latitude 29.9546500
Longitude -90.0750700
Altitude 0
Country United States
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#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. Metairie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Metairie Cemetery and the Metairie Historical Society.

Population 138481
GPS Coordinates 29°59'3"N 90°9'10"W
Latitude 29.9840900
Longitude -90.1528500
Altitude 1
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between New Orleans and Metairie

The distance between New Orleans and Metairie is 13 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Metairie. The current time is 03:54:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.1 liters (0.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Orleans and Metairie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Orleans to Metairie is $0.89 (diesel $1.18).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $0.89 $1.01 $1.12 $1.18

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New Orleans and Metairie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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