Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Abita Springs, LA
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Abita Springs, LA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Abita Springs, LA covers 37.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Causeway Boulevard, Harrison Avenue, State Highway 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.76 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
18.9 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 37.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Causeway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Division Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Metairie Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Division Street
Turn right onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Metairie Avenue South
At end of road, turn right onto West Metairie Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto North Causeway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
36.5 mi into trip
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~48m in
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LA 59 / State Highway 59
At end of road, turn left onto LA 59 / State Highway 59
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 33.2 mi | 41m |
| Harrison Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 59 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Metairie Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highway 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 33.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Abita Springs, LA.
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
2
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Division Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto West Metairie Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Metairie Avenue South
4
Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto North Causeway Boulevard
31 mi
·
38 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrison Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto LA 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 59
8
Arrive at destination
LA 59
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 18.9 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.2 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 37.7 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.9 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abita Springs, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Metairie Terrace, 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 Metairie Terrace, LA
This is one driving day of about 37.7 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Causeway Boulevard for about 33.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abita Springs, LA
The final approach into Abita Springs, 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 Abita Springs, 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
$5.76 one way
$11.53 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.61 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Abita Springs, LA
Afternoon in Abita Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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
50m 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 Terrace, LA to Abita Springs, LA covers 37.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Causeway Boulevard, Harrison Avenue, State Highway 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.76 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 straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Metairie Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Metairie Terrace, LA to Abita Springs, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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