Origin
Metairie, LA
Late night in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Pearl River, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Pearl River, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie, LA to Pearl River, LA covers 43.3 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, I 59, I 610 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 43.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.2 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 17 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 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Causeway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 43.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 610
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610 toward Slidell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Slidell
6
36.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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 Metairie, LA to Pearl River, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Slidell along the way.
Slidell
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 610
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 30.2 mi | 34m |
| I 59 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| I 610 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Pump Slough Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 41 Spur | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 30.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Pearl River, LA.
1
Start on Fagot Avenue
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fagot Avenue
2
Continue on 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
47th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto 46th Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
46th Street
5
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
6
Take the exit
425 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 610
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 610
Toward Slidell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 10
29 mi
·
32 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 59
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Pearl River
14
Turn left onto Pump Slough Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pump Slough Road
15
Continue on Highway 41 Spur
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Highway 41 Spur
16
Turn left onto Hickory Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hickory Street
17
Arrive at destination
Hickory Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Metairie, LA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pearl River, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pearl River, 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
$6.54 one way
$13.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Pearl River, LA
Late night in Pearl River on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 Metairie, LA to Pearl River, LA covers 43.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 59, I 610. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Metairie, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.54 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 13 decision points packed into just 43.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Metairie, LA to Pearl River, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Slidell along the way.
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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