How far is River Ridge, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from River Ridge, LA to Metairie, LA is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 River Ridge and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Ridge and Metairie.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Garden Road
1304 ft · 57 sec · Garden Road
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Turn right onto Robin Lane
1421 ft · 1 min · Robin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Citrus Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Avenue
1263 ft · 38 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Turn right onto Dock Street
152 m · 12 sec · Dock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dickory Avenue
756 ft · 23 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Turn right onto Earhart Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Earhart Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3152: Clearview Parkway, Huey P Long Bridge
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3152 North: Clearview Parkway
2410 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Clearview Parkway
2581 ft · 1 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit right
72 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Airline Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway
1018 ft · 28 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Causeway Boulevard North
585 ft · 16 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Causeway Boulevard North
1019 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1824 ft · 50 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
13 m · 7 sec · 49th Street
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Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
581 ft · 27 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right 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 River Ridge 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.
Airline Drive
Merge slight left onto Airline Drive
1.04 mi · 00h 02m
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 River Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Ridge to Metairie?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Elmwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from River Ridge and 3.2 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around River Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood
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 Elmwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Ridge and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 4.11 mi (6.61 km).
#1 River Ridge
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 13,494 |
| Coordinates | 29.9602000, -90.2156300 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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