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Trip from Pearl River, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

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Drive Time

45m

Distance

43.6 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Pearl River, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 41, Pump Slough Road, I 610 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.58 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

21.8 miles from Pearl River, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 43.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 41 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Pearl River, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pearl River, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 41 Unavailable Refreshing
Pump Slough Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 610 West Unavailable Refreshing
Causeway Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Causeway Boulevard South Unavailable Refreshing
North Causeway Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
West Metairie Avenue North Unavailable Refreshing
Severn Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 41 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl River, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.

1

Start on Hickory Street

23 ft · 4 sec · Hickory Street
2

Turn right onto Highway 41 Spur

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Highway 41 Spur
3

Continue on Pump Slough Road

436 ft · 9 sec · Pump Slough Road
4

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 23 sec
5

Merge slight left

4.4 mi · 4 min
6

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
7

Keep slight left

0.7 mi · 43 sec
8

Continue straight

29 mi · 32 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge
10

Merge slight right

1.5 mi · 1 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
12

Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Causeway Boulevard South
13

Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Causeway Boulevard South
14

Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard
15

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · West Metairie Avenue North
16

Turn left onto Severn Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Severn Avenue
17

Turn right onto Cypress Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Cypress Street
18

Turn right onto Mayflower Drive

72 ft · 3 sec · Mayflower Drive
19

Arrive at your destination

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 21.8 miles from Pearl River, LA, or about 22m into the drive.

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 43.6 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie Terrace, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pearl River, 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 Pearl River, LA

This is one driving day of about 43.6 miles and 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pearl River, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from Pearl River, LA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Orleans, LA

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

Metairie, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Orleans, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Pearl River, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Metairie Terrace, LA

The final approach into Metairie Terrace, 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 Metairie Terrace, 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

$6.58 one way

$13.17 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $7.23 $14.46
premium $4.56 $7.83 $15.65
diesel $5.61 $9.63 $19.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79

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.

Forecast data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Pearl River, LA

Late night in Pearl River on Wednesday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Late night in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday

Local time

3:12 AM

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

31 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

45m 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 Pearl River, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 41, Pump Slough Road, I 610 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Pearl River, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.58 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.
The drive from Pearl River, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pearl River, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pearl River, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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