How far is Greenville, MS from Gulf Hills, MS?

The driving distance from Greenville, MS to Gulf Hills, MS is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
285.33 mi
05h 54m
Flight
243.42 mi
391.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.42 mi
Kilometers
391.75 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.33 mi
Kilometers
459.19 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulf Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T07:17
Arrive Gulf Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Braxton
MS

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

From Greenville
142.8 mi
02h 57m
To Gulf Hills
142.5 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Gulf Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Gulf Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    3 m · 8 sec · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive

    46.2 mi · 56 min · North Martin Luther King Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard

    38.8 mi · 48 min · Jerry Clower Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    106 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg

    2977 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

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

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  23. 23

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

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

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    672 ft · 11 sec

  26. 26

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

    1715 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs

    992 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    638 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hugh Seymour Lane

    1274 ft · 57 sec · Hugh Seymour Lane

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1251 ft · 55 sec · Ridge Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Shore Drive

    760 ft · 40 sec · Shore Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West el Bonito Drive

    1176 ft · 52 sec · West el Bonito Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West el Bonito Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Gulf Hills.

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 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%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 3%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
243.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braxton
02h 57m from Greenville
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenville and Partly Sunny near Gulf Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Gulf Hills?

The road trip is about 285.3 miles (459.2 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 142.8 miles from Greenville and 142.5 miles from Gulf Hills.

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

The direct path is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.14 one way or $76.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenville and Partly Sunny near Gulf Hills.

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 Greenville and Gulf Hills. Straight-line distance: 243.42 mi (391.75 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Population28,315
Coordinates33.4089800, -91.0597800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Gulf Hills

#2 Gulf Hills

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population7,144
Coordinates30.4304800, -88.8422500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-91.05978, 33.40898)
End: Gulf Hills (-88.84225, 30.43048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.11 L · about $38.14
Round trip
$76.27
20.14 gal · 76.22 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.14 $76.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.89 $85.78
Premium $4.63 $46.57 $93.15
Diesel $5.42 $54.53 $109.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Gulf Hills. The current time is 07:17:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.