Origin
Abita Springs, LA
Morning in Abita Springs on Sunday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
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.
Abita Springs, LA
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Metairie Terrace, LA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 38.7 miles through Southeast Louisiana, this quick trip from Abita Springs to Metairie Terrace is an ideal day excursion. You can expect to spend about 52 minutes on the road, making it a very manageable journey that does not require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical route for a short commute or visit. You will primarily navigate via LA 36, US 190, and North Causeway Boulevard to reach your destination. Since both locations are within the Southeast region, the transition is seamless and familiar for locals. Overall, this is a straightforward drive that offers great flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 26.6 mi | 33m |
| US 190 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| LA 36 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Severn Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 190 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Metairie Avenue North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Military Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 26.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on LA 59
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highway 59
2
Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
LA 36; LA 59
3
Continue on LA 36; LA 59
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 36; LA 59
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 21
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Military Road
5
Turn left onto US 190 Business
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 190 Business
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 190
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 190
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
8
At end of road, turn left
283 ft
·
22 sec
9
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
27 mi
·
33 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue North
11
Turn left onto Severn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Severn Avenue
12
Turn right onto Cypress Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cypress Street
13
Turn right onto Mayflower Drive
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Abita Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 36; LA 59
Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 190 Business
Turn left onto US 190 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
38.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Severn Avenue
Turn left onto Severn Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Metairie Terrace, LA
Morning in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Covington, LA
19 mi in
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 warmer 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the area. While 28% of your journey takes place on highways, the character of the road changes significantly as you transition from local surface streets to the main thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on North Causeway Boulevard, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.6 miles. This segment provides a more consistent pace compared to the initial local portions of the trip. Be prepared for a mix of technical maneuvering and longer, steadier driving as you move toward Metairie Terrace.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on North Causeway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 36; LA 59.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 36; LA 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (US 190 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.7 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 (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 36; LA 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (US 190 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie Terrace, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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