Distance from Raleigh to Metairie by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Metairie (LA) is 780 miles or 1255 kilometers or 677 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Metairie is 878 miles (1414 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 98 miles or 159 km.

Raleigh to Metairie Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Metairie, LA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Metairie, Louisiana is 878 miles or 1414 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Metairie, LA is 878 miles or 1414 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Metairie, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Metairie, Louisiana is approximately 878 miles (1414 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Metairie, LA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Metairie, LA?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Metairie take?
Raleigh and Metairie are 16 hours 26 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Raleigh and Metairie

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Metairie (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Metairie
2025-12-18, 22:59:59 EST	2025-12-18, 22:59:59 EST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Metairie Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	878 mi	1414 km	762.46 nmi
Straight line distance	780 mi	1255 km	677 nmi
Difference	98 mi	159 km	85 nmi

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