How far is Port Sulphur, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Port Sulphur, LA to Metairie, LA is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Sulphur and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Sulphur and Metairie.
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Start on the route
39.8 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto Behrman Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Behrman Highway
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Turn straight onto Behrman Place
1908 ft · 36 sec · Behrman Place
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Keep slight left to continue on Behrman Place
1567 ft · 45 sec · Behrman Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto General de Gaulle Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · General de Gaulle Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
2126 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
845 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 North: Airline Drive
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Airline Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · Airline Drive
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Take the exit slight right
82 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Labarre Road
2052 ft · 1 min · North Labarre Road
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Continue on Labarre Drive
1446 ft · 1 min · Labarre Drive
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Turn left onto Fagot Avenue
82 m · 12 sec · Fagot Avenue
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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 Port Sulphur and Metairie.
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.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
39.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Port Sulphur and Partly Sunny near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Sulphur to Metairie?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Barataria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Port Sulphur and 29.4 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Port Sulphur and Partly Sunny near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Barataria
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 Barataria.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Slidell
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Sulphur and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.41 km).
#1 Port Sulphur
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,760 |
| Coordinates | 29.4804900, -89.6939500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
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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