How far is City of Greenville, MS from Ocean Springs, MS?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, MS to Ocean Springs, MS is about 285.8 miles (460 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
285.86 mi
05h 52m
Flight
243.35 mi
391.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.35 mi
Kilometers
391.64 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.86 mi
Kilometers
460.04 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM CDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-10-15T11:04
Arrive Ocean Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
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
Braxton
MS

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

From City of Greenville
143 mi
02h 56m
To Ocean Springs
142.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Ocean Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Ocean Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Avenue

    14 m · 3 sec · Sandy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Reed Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Reed Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  24. 24

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    672 ft · 11 sec

  27. 27

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

    1715 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs

    992 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    638 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Ocean Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 29%
Jerry Clower Boulevard
48.6 mi · 17%
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi · 16%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.6 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
9.26 mi · 3%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 49 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

80.3 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braxton
02h 56m from City of Greenville
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Greenville 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 City of Greenville to Ocean Springs?

The road trip is about 285.8 miles (460 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Braxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from City of Greenville and 142.8 miles from Ocean Springs.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.59 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Ocean Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Braxton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

44 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

67 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Laurel station

88 mi away
230 North Maple Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Greenville and Ocean Springs. Straight-line distance: 243.35 mi (391.64 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population30,686
Coordinates33.3850200, -91.0514200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Ocean Springs

#2 Ocean Springs

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population17,791
Coordinates30.4113100, -88.8278100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-91.05142, 33.38502)
End: Ocean Springs (-88.82781, 30.41131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.18 L · about $39.59
Round trip
$79.19
20.18 gal · 76.36 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $39.59 $79.19
Mid-grade $4.38 $44.21 $88.43
Premium $4.77 $48.16 $96.32
Diesel $5.89 $59.43 $118.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Ocean Springs. The current time is 11:04:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.