Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Waggaman, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
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.
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
·
Mayflower Drive
2
Turn right onto Cypress Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cypress Street
3
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Division Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Derbigny Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
Derbigny Street
5
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Division Street
6
Turn right onto US 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airline Drive
7
Turn left onto LA 3152
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 90
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
9
Continue on LA 18
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 18
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Avondale Garden Road
11
Continue on Gambino Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gambino Road
12
Arrive at destination
Gambino Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cypress Street
Turn right onto Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
|
~0m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway
Turn left onto LA 3152 / South Clearview Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Waggaman on Sunday
Local time
5:26 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on Huey P. Long Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on Huey P. Long Bridge. 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: 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.
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 Waggaman, 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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