How far is Reserve, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Reserve, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reserve and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reserve and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on Central Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Cardinal Street
1042 ft · 33 sec · Cardinal Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
145 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1621 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Airline Highway
11 mi · 14 min · East Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
1499 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
862 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
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Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
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Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reserve and Metairie Terrace.
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.
East Airline Highway
Turn right onto East Airline Highway
11 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Reserve and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reserve to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
New Sarpy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Reserve and 14.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Reserve and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near New Sarpy
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 New Sarpy.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reserve and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.26 km).
#1 Reserve
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.
| Population | 9,766 |
| Coordinates | 30.0538100, -90.5517500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metairie Terrace
A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 142,489 |
| Coordinates | 29.9785400, -90.1639600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
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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