How far is Paulina, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Paulina, LA to Metairie, LA is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paulina and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paulina and Metairie.
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Start on the route
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Airline Avenue
1833 ft · 54 sec · North Airline Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
980 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
588 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
1641 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 46th Street
27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street
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Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 47th Street
945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paulina and Metairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Paulina and Mostly Sunny near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paulina to Metairie?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Paulina and 21.4 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paulina and Mostly Sunny near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Laplace
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 Laplace.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paulina and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 33.65 mi (54.16 km).
#1 Paulina
Paulina is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0263100, -90.7131500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metairie
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
| Population | 138,481 |
| Coordinates | 29.9840900, -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.66 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $8.59 | $17.17 |
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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