How far is Aberdeen, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 208 miles (334.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.06 mi
03h 16m
Flight
177.99 mi
286.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.99 mi
Kilometers
286.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.06 mi
Kilometers
334.84 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Fri, May 1, 7:27 PM CDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Fri, May 1, 10:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-05-01T16:11
Arrive Hattiesburg
Fri, May 1, 7:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marion
MS

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

From Aberdeen
102.4 mi
01h 38m
To Hattiesburg
105.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Hattiesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Hattiesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2140 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    41 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian

    2689 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

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    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Moselle

    760 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Moselle

    36 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · East Pine Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Hattiesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
76.4 mi · 37%
US 45 South
68.4 mi · 33%
East Commerce Street
27.7 mi · 13%
Moselle-Seminary Road
0.55 mi
East Pine Street
0.4 mi
Moselle
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

67.8 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
01h 38m from Aberdeen
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aberdeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Aberdeen and 105.7 miles from Hattiesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.80 one way or $55.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aberdeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marion, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

92 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

101 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 177.99 mi (286.44 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-88.543851, 33.825112)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.79 L · about $27.80
Round trip
$55.59
14.68 gal · 55.58 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.80 $55.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.26 $62.52
Premium $4.63 $33.95 $67.90
Diesel $5.42 $39.75 $79.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Hattiesburg. The current time is 16:11:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.