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Trip from Cut Off, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

59.7 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cut Off, LA, LA

Cut Off, LA

Tima Miroshnichenko

Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Cut Off, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Main Street, Le Pont d'Or Bridge, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.8 miles from Cut Off, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 59.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cut Off, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cut Off, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Main Street
Le Pont d'Or Bridge
East Main Street
US 90 East
I 310 North
I 10 East
Clearview Parkway
Clearview Parkway South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cut Off, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.

1

Start on West 46th Street

194 ft · 17 sec · West 46th Street
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge

348 ft · 1 min · Le Pont d'Or Bridge
4

Turn left onto East Main Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
5

Turn right

17 mi · 23 min
6

Continue straight

161 ft · 3 sec
7

Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 90 East: New Orleans
8

Merge slight left

18 mi · 23 min
9

Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
10

Continue straight

11 mi · 12 min
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: New Orleans
12

Merge slight left

5.7 mi · 7 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
14

Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
15

Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
16

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

253 ft · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
17

Continue on West Metairie Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
18

Turn right onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Division Street
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.8 miles from Cut Off, LA, or about 35m into the drive.

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 13 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.8 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie Terrace, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cut Off, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cut Off, LA

This is one driving day of about 59.7 miles and 1h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Cut Off, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.8 mi from Cut Off, LA · 35m into the drive

human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bayou Gauche, LA

30 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

Larose, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bayou Gauche, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Cut Off, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Metairie Terrace, LA

The final approach into Metairie Terrace, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.02 one way

$18.03 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $9.90 $19.80
premium $4.56 $10.72 $21.43
diesel $5.61 $13.18 $26.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87
Efficient EV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39
EV Truck/SUV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cut Off, LA

Evening in Cut Off on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Evening in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday

Local time

6:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 10m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cut Off, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Le Pont d'Or Bridge, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Cut Off, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cut Off, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cut Off, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cut Off, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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