Driving from Toronto to Metairie
Metairie lies 1,798 km (1,117 mi) south-west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 2,193 km (1,363 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Toronto | Metairie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 138,481 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | M5A | 70001–70060 |
Clocks in Metairie are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 24 h 22 min journey lands only 23 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Metairie
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Toronto to Metairie
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Staying in Metairie
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Common questions
How far is Metairie from Toronto?
1,798 km (1,117 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Toronto; by road roughly 2,193 km (1,363 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Metairie by car?
About 24 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Metairie?
Metairie is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Metairie?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.