How far is Brandon, MS from Ocean Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Ocean Springs, MS is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
163.81 mi
03h 27m
Flight
145.67 mi
234.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.67 mi
Kilometers
234.43 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.81 mi
Kilometers
263.63 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, Apr 16, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Ocean Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Brandon
82 mi
01h 43m
To Ocean Springs
81.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Ocean Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Ocean Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Government Street

    1362 ft · 27 sec · East Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 18

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 18

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 13 North

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 13 North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    824 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    672 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile

    1715 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs

    992 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    638 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Ocean Springs.

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 13 North
63.4 mi · 39%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.6 mi · 13%
Highway 18
16 mi · 10%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 5%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
3.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 43m from Brandon
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon and Mostly Sunny near Ocean Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Ocean Springs?

The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 82 miles from Brandon and 81.8 miles from Ocean Springs.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandon and Mostly Sunny near Ocean Springs.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Ocean Springs. Straight-line distance: 145.67 mi (234.43 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Ocean Springs

#2 Ocean Springs

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population17,791
Coordinates30.4113100, -88.8278100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-89.98592, 32.2732)
End: Ocean Springs (-88.82781, 30.41131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.63
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.31 $48.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.34 $54.69
Premium $4.63 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.42 $34.76 $69.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Ocean Springs. The current time is 00:02:32.

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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.