Origin
Gramercy, LA
Morning in Gramercy on Saturday
Local time
8:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gramercy, LA to Metairie, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gramercy, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gramercy, LA to Metairie, LA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, LA 641, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 40.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and LA 641. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.1 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 641. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.9 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
39 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
5
40 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
40 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
47th Street
Turn left onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 33.1 mi | 38m |
| LA 641 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 33.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gramercy, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on LA 641
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
LA 641; LA 3125
3
At end of road, turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 641; LA 3213
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
5
Merge onto I 10
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
9
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
10
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
12
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Gramercy, LA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Gramercy, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metairie, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Metairie, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
8:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
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
51m 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 Gramercy, LA to Metairie, LA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, LA 641, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Gramercy, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gramercy, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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