Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Morning in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Marrero, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Marrero, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Marrero, LA covers 10.3 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 4th Street, South Clearview Parkway, Huey P. Long Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on 4th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.56 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
5.1 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 10.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
4th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3 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 early in the drive near Cypress Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Derbigny Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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Cypress Street
Turn right onto Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
5
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Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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Derbigny Street
At end of road, turn right onto Derbigny Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
4.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the exit toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
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4.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Bridge City Avenue
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight 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 Terrace, LA to Marrero, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.
Westwego
4.5 mi in
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~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bridge City Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Airline Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Louisiana Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
4th Street
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Marrero, LA.
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
73 ft
·
5 sec
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Mayflower Drive
2
Turn right onto Cypress Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
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Cypress Street
3
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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Division Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Derbigny Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
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Derbigny Street
5
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
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29 sec
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Division Street
6
Turn right onto US 61
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Airline Drive
7
Turn left onto LA 3152
2.1 mi
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3 min
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South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 90
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Huey P. Long Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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1 min
Toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
10
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Bridge City Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on LA 18; LA 541
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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River Road
12
Turn right onto LA 18
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Louisiana Street
13
Turn left onto LA 18
3.0 mi
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5 min
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4th Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto LA 18
178 ft
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9 sec
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Barataria Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
LA 18
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 5.1 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3 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 10.3 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.1 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marrero, 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 10.3 miles and 20m.
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 4th Street for about 3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.1 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.1 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marrero, LA
The final approach into Marrero, 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 Marrero, 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
$1.56 one way
$3.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Marrero, LA
Morning in Marrero on Wednesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
6 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
20m 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 Marrero, LA covers 10.3 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4th Street, South Clearview Parkway, Huey P. Long Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.56 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 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Derbigny Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
On the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Marrero, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Westwego along the way.
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