How far is Terrytown, LA from River Ridge, LA?
The driving distance from Terrytown, LA to River Ridge, LA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrytown and River Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown and River Ridge.
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Start on Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 16 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
1043 ft · 36 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn left onto Terry Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Terry Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
2191 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 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 right to continue on US 61 South: Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
1038 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carrollton Avenue South
1903 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dublin Street
143 m · 16 sec · Dublin Street
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Turn left onto Palmetto Street
121 m · 14 sec · Palmetto Street
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Turn right onto South Carrollton Avenue
2221 ft · 57 sec · South Carrollton Avenue
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Turn right onto Earhart Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Earhart Boulevard
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Continue on Earhart Expressway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Earhart Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3154 South: Harahan, Dickory Avenue
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Dickory Avenue
2172 ft · 55 sec · Dickory Avenue
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Turn right
61 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Hickory Avenue
143 m · 17 sec · Hickory Avenue
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Turn right onto Citrus Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road
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Turn right onto Robin Lane
1421 ft · 1 min · Robin Lane
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Turn left onto Garden Road
1304 ft · 58 sec · Garden Road
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrytown and River Ridge.
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.
Earhart Expressway
Continue on Earhart Expressway
4.91 mi · 00h 08m
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 Terrytown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrytown to River Ridge?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 Orleans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Terrytown and 7.4 miles from River Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Terrytown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near New Orleans
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 Orleans.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrytown and River Ridge. Straight-line distance: 11.49 mi (18.49 km).
#1 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Ridge
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 13,494 |
| Coordinates | 29.9602000, -90.2156300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Ridge (-90.21563, 29.9602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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