Origin
Mandeville, LA
Late night in Mandeville on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mandeville, LA to Metairie, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mandeville, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 29.1 miles, the trip from Mandeville to Metairie is a quick, direct transit across Southeast Louisiana that typically takes about 33 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel, making it a very economical commute between these two locations. The drive follows a straightforward path primarily along North Causeway Boulevard, bypassing the need for major interstate travel. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection for those looking to move efficiently between the Northshore and the Metairie area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| Monroe Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mandeville, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on LA 1087
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
5
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
6
At end of road, turn left
283 ft
·
22 sec
7
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
26 mi
·
33 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
9
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
10
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
11
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
47th Street
Turn left onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
3 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
41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 prioritizes navigation through local streets over high-speed highway cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with the monotony of long, straight interstate stretches; instead, the route relies on North Causeway Boulevard, 46th Street, and 47th Street. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on North Causeway Boulevard is 0 miles, you should remain focused on frequent turns and local traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is functional and urban rather than scenic or relaxing, requiring you to stay alert as you transition between these specific local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on North Causeway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 2.2 miles in near North Causeway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m 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: at 2.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Mandeville, LA
Full guide →Mandeville is a small city in the Florida Parishes of Louisiana. It is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, in St. Tammany Parish.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 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 2.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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, 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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