Distance from Jacksonville to Metairie by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Jacksonville (FL) to Metairie (LA) is 509 miles or 818 kilometers or 442 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Jacksonville to Metairie is 549 miles (885 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 40 miles or 67 km.

Flight distance from Jacksonville, FL to Metairie, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Jacksonville and Metairie is 509 miles or 818 km.
The nearest airport to Jacksonville, is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the nearest airport to Metairie, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Jacksonville to Metairie?

Flight time from Jacksonville, FL to Metairie, LA is 1 hours 10 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Jacksonville to Metairie Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Jacksonville, FL and Metairie, LA
This map shows the distance from Jacksonville, FL, Usa to Metairie, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Jacksonville, Florida to Metairie, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Metairie, LA

The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Metairie, Louisiana is 549 miles or 885 km.
The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Metairie, LA is 549 miles or 885 kilometers. Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in Metairie, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Metairie, Louisiana is approximately 549 miles (885 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Jacksonville, FL to Metairie, LA

How long is the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Metairie, LA?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Jacksonville to Metairie take?
Jacksonville and Metairie are 10 hours 4 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Jacksonville and Metairie

Time difference between Jacksonville (FL) and Metairie (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in JacksonvilleCurrent local time in Metairie
2025-12-17, 06:14:49 EST2025-12-17, 06:14:49 EST
How Far is it Between Jacksonville Florida, USA and Metairie Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Jacksonville, FL and Metairie, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 549 mi 885 km 476.75 nmi
Straight line distance 509 mi 818 km 442 nmi
Difference 40 mi 67 km 34 nmi

Jacksonville Details

Jacksonville is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 19' 55.8'' Longitude: W 81° 39' 20.3''
Latitude30.33218
Longitude-81.65565
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Jacksonville

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Metairie Details

Metairie is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 59' 2.7'' Longitude: W 90° 9' 10.3''
Latitude29.98409
Longitude-90.15285
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to Metairie

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Jacksonville, FL and Metairie, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 49 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 3 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 30 minutes