Origin
Bernice, LA
Morning in Bernice on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bernice, LA to Metairie, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
311.6 mi
501 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 52m
★
6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bernice, LA to Metairie, LA covers 311.6 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.8 miles from Bernice, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 4m highway drive covering 311.6 miles, with most of the trip on Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 425. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seargent Prentiss Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 425. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 311.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.2 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 237.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
6
237.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m in
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I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
237.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
310.3 mi into trip
|
~6h in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
310.4 mi into trip
|
~6h in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bernice, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Archibald
72.6 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | 79.3 mi | 1h 34m |
| US 425 | 76.2 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 10 | 72.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 20 | 51.7 mi | 56m |
| Cherry Street | 19.8 mi | 24m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Seargent Prentiss Drive
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bernice, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Plum Street
3
Merge onto US 63; US 167
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Cherry Street
4
Turn left onto South Service Road West
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Service Road West
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
52 mi
·
56 min
·
I 20
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
8
Turn right onto US 425
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
US 425
9
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
14 sec
10
Merge onto US 61
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
12
Continue on I 110
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 110
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 10
73 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
19
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
20
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
21
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
22
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.8 miles from Bernice, LA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.8 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bernice, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bernice, LA
This is one driving day of about 311.6 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bernice, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.8 mi from Bernice, LA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Bernice, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.
Arriving in Metairie, LA
The final approach into Metairie, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Metairie, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.06 one way
$94.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.93 | $111.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.80 | $137.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.72 | $14.96 |
| Efficient EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.27 | $12.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.6 | 1 | $43.62 | $19.94 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Metairie, LA
Morning in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bernice, LA to Metairie, LA covers 311.6 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.8 miles from Bernice, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 311.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.2 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 237.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bernice, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
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