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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.08 mi
04h 23m
Flight
228.66 mi
368 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.66 mi
Kilometers
368 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.08 mi
Kilometers
447.52 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Belmont
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-15T16:12
Arrive Hattiesburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
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
Shuqualak
MS

Human settlement in Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Belmont
137.2 mi
02h 12m
To Hattiesburg
140.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    16.2 mi · 23 min · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Corridor V

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Corridor V

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1132 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    35 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Auburn Road

    1983 ft · 54 sec · Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Eason Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Eason Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate

  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

  22. 22

    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 · 6 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 · 50 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 Belmont 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
76.4 mi · 27%
US Highway 45 Aiternate
64.5 mi · 23%
US Highway 45 Alternate
54.7 mi · 20%
Corridor V
25 mi · 9%
2nd Street
16.2 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi · 5%
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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shuqualak
02h 12m from Belmont
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shuqualak, 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 Shuqualak.

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

97 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 228.66 mi (368 km).

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#1 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5098200, -88.2092100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-88.209319, 34.509751)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.14 L · about $37.15
Round trip
$74.30
19.62 gal · 74.28 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Hattiesburg. The current time is 16:12:46.

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.