How far is Brandon, MS from Moss Point, MS?
The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Moss Point, MS is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Moss Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Moss Point.
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Start on East Government Street
1362 ft · 27 sec · East Government Street
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Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 18
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 18
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Turn right onto Highway 13 North
9.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 13 North
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Take the ramp sharp left
824 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
52.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
18.3 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
32 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right
2236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
36 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road
2672 ft · 49 sec · Old Saracennia Road
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Mc Innis Avenue
1500 ft · 46 sec · Mc Innis Avenue
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Turn left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Moss Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 13 North
Merge slight left
52.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near Moss Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Moss Point?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Brandon and 90.3 miles from Moss Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Moss Point.
Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg
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 West Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Moss Point. Straight-line distance: 154.53 mi (248.69 km).
#1 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moss Point
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,226 |
| Coordinates | 30.4115900, -88.5344600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moss Point (-88.53446, 30.41159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
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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