Origin
Golden Meadow, LA
Late night in Golden Meadow on Thursday
Local time
1:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
71.4 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Golden Meadow, LA
Simon Berger
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie, LA covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saint Louis Street, South Alex Plaisance Boulevard, US 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.78 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
35.7 miles from Golden Meadow, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 71.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Louis 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 Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie, LA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Street | — | — |
| South Alex Plaisance Boulevard | — | — |
| US 90 East | — | — |
| I 310 North | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Causeway Boulevard | — | — |
| Causeway Boulevard South | — | — |
| North Causeway Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saint Louis Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Meadow, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on South Bayou Drive
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Bayou Drive
2
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
3
Turn right onto South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
4
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
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
7.5 mi
·
9 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
14
Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard South
15
Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
16
Turn left onto 46th Street
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
46th Street
17
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
18
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
19
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 35.7 miles from Golden Meadow, LA, or about 40m 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 16 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Golden Meadow, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Golden Meadow, LA
This is one driving day of about 71.4 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Golden Meadow, 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 35.7 mi from Golden Meadow, LA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Golden Meadow, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.78 one way
$21.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.84 | $23.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Metairie, LA
Late night in Metairie on Thursday
Local time
1:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
1h 21m 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 Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie, LA covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Louis Street, South Alex Plaisance Boulevard, US 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Golden Meadow, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.78 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 Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie, LA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Golden Meadow, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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