How far is Carriere, MS from Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Carriere, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carriere and Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carriere and Gulfport.
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Start on Railroad Street
70 m · 12 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Old Hwy 11
2580 ft · 53 sec · Old Hwy 11
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Turn right onto Camellia Road
1906 ft · 42 sec · Camellia Road
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Highway 43 North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 43 North
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Take the ramp slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center
916 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
544 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on State Highway 607
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 607
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Continue on Shuttle Parkway
6.8 mi · 12 min · Shuttle Parkway
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Continue straight
1253 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
2617 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on 25th Avenue
66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carriere and Gulfport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Shuttle Parkway
Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carriere and Sunny near Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carriere to Gulfport?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kiln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Carriere and 18 miles from Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carriere and Sunny near Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Kiln
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 Kiln.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carriere and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.38 km).
#1 Carriere
Carriere is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6168600, -89.6525600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gulfport
The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,438 |
| Coordinates | 30.3674200, -89.0928200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
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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