Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Waggaman, LA
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Waggaman, LA
Richy Dannielz
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within Southeast Louisiana, the 8.2-mile trip from Metairie Terrace to Waggaman is a straightforward endeavor. You can expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting is simple, as you will likely only need about $1 for fuel to complete the journey. The route utilizes a mix of South Clearview Parkway, the Huey P. Long Bridge, and LA 18 to navigate between these two points. Because the distance is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
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
4.1 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This short trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local parkways with a significant bridge crossing. Approximately 54% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a blend of suburban flow and open transit. The most notable segment is the 2.5-mile stretch across the Huey P. Long Bridge, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. As you transition from the parkways onto the bridge and eventually onto LA 18, the road environment shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you move between different types of infrastructure. It is a functional, efficient drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Huey P. Long Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 15m drive. You will face about 7 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 7 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
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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
4
0.2 mi into trip
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Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 61 / Airline Drive
Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| LA 18 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Airline Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gambino Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avondale Garden Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Derbigny Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Huey P. Long Bridge
— 2.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Waggaman, 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
·
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
Use the none lane.
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
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Huey P. Long Bridge
9
Continue on LA 18
2.3 mi
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4 min
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LA 18
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Avondale Garden Road
11
Continue on Gambino Road
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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Gambino Road
12
Arrive at destination
Gambino Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 15-minute hop, you won't need to worry about planning for rest stops or food breaks along the way. Your best bet is to check traffic conditions before you leave, especially when accounting for the 2.5-mile crossing over the Huey P. Long Bridge, as bridge traffic can fluctuate significantly. Because the fuel cost is a minimal $1, you can focus your energy on timing your departure to avoid peak commuting hours. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops, the journey is meant to be a direct transit. Use the short duration to your advantage by staying flexible with your departure time, allowing you to hit the road exactly when it suits your needs best.
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 4.1 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.5 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 8.2 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.1 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waggaman, 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 8.2 miles and 15m.
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 Huey P. Long Bridge for about 2.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.1 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waggaman, LA
The final approach into Waggaman, 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 Waggaman, 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
$1.25 one way
$2.51 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.61 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Waggaman, LA
Afternoon in Waggaman on Sunday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 Waggaman, LA covers 8.2 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Huey P. Long Bridge, LA 18, South Clearview Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 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 $1.25 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 15m drive. You will face about 7 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.
The route from Metairie Terrace, LA to Waggaman, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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