How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Metairie, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Metairie is 35.83 miles (57.67 km).

Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Metairie, LA is 35.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana is: 45.23 miles (72.8 km) by car.

Driving from Ponchatoula to Metairie will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 Ponchatoula

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 7545
GPS Coordinates 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W
Latitude 30.4388000
Longitude -90.4414800
Altitude 8
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 Ponchatoula and Metairie

The distance between Ponchatoula and Metairie is 73 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 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 Ponchatoula and Metairie. The current time is 16:16:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.04 liters (1.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Metairie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Metairie is $4.91 (diesel $6.49).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $4.91 $5.56 $6.13 $6.49

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 Ponchatoula 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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