Origin
Hammond, LA
Late night in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, LA to Metairie, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hammond, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hammond to Metairie, you are in for a quick 50.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Louisiana, making it an easy and efficient one-day trip. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the drive, which is quite economical for a trip of this length. Because the duration is just over an hour, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or mid-route lodging. Whether you are heading into the New Orleans metropolitan area for work or leisure, this straightforward commute offers a practical way to bridge the two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway | 26.2 mi | 28m |
| I 10 | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Veterans Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| US 51 Business | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Oak Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| LA 22 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on West Charles Street
94 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Charles Street
2
Turn right onto North Oak Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Oak Street
3
Continue on US 51 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 51 Business
4
Continue on US 51 Business
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
6
Continue on US 51 Business
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
8
Continue on US 51 Business
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
10
Continue on US 51 Business
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Avenue
11
Turn right onto LA 22
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
LA 22
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
14
Merge onto I 55; US 51
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
15
Merge onto I 10
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
19
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
20
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
21
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
22
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Hammond, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
49.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
49.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.67 one way
$15.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Metairie, LA
Late night in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 3m 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 mixed driving experience as you transition from regional highways to major interstates. Your path primarily utilizes Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, I-10, and Veterans Avenue, with roughly 38% of your time spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 26.2-mile run along Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, which provides a steady pace before you merge into the denser traffic patterns closer to your destination. While the initial portion of the drive offers a clearer path, the character of the road shifts as you navigate onto I-10 and eventually transition to local arterial roads. You will find that the drive feels functional and direct, moving you steadily toward the coast.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.8 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Metairie, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.8 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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