How far is Belmont, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Belmont, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont and Hattiesburg.
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Start on 2nd Street
16.2 mi · 23 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Corridor V
6.7 mi · 8 min · Corridor V
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Take the exit right
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road
1132 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Auburn Road
1983 ft · 54 sec · Auburn Road
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Continue on North Eason Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Moselle
760 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Moselle
36 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road
2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road
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Turn straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
2092 ft · 50 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont and Hattiesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Belmont and Patchy Fog near Hattiesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmont to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Shuqualak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Belmont and 140.9 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Belmont and Patchy Fog near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shuqualak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shuqualak.
Union Station
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 228.66 mi (368 km).
#1 Belmont
Belmont is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5098200, -88.2092100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hattiesburg
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
| Population | 45,806 |
| Coordinates | 31.3271200, -89.2903400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $37.15 | $74.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.78 | $83.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.37 | $90.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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