How far is Brandon, MS from Pass Christian, MS?

The driving distance from Brandon, MS to Pass Christian, MS is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
167.96 mi
03h 36m
Flight
142.1 mi
228.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.1 mi
Kilometers
228.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.96 mi
Kilometers
270.31 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pass Christian
Sun, May 3, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Sun, May 3, 1:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-05-03T06:20
Arrive Pass Christian
Sun, May 3, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Brandon
84.1 mi
01h 48m
To Pass Christian
83.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Pass Christian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Pass Christian.

  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

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    2398 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Beach, Pass Christian

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Farm Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Farm Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Beatline Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Beatline Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    991 ft · 25 sec · West Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto White Harbor Road

    2730 ft · 56 sec · White Harbor Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Beach Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · West Beach Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Market Street

    735 ft · 26 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Pass Christian.

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 13 North
63.4 mi · 38%
Highway 18
16 mi · 10%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 5%
I 10 West
5.81 mi · 3%
Beatline Road
4.27 mi · 3%
West Beach Boulevard
3.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

57.6 mi · 01h 09m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
142.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 48m from Brandon
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Brandon and Clear near Pass Christian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Pass Christian?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 84.1 miles from Brandon and 83.9 miles from Pass Christian.

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

The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Brandon and Clear near Pass Christian.

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 Pass Christian. Straight-line distance: 142.1 mi (228.68 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Pass Christian

#2 Pass Christian

City in the U.

Population6,500
Coordinates30.3157500, -89.2475400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-89.98592, 32.2732)
End: Pass Christian (-89.24754, 30.31575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Pass Christian. The current time is 06:20:42.

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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.