How far is Gulf Park Estates, MS from Auburn, MS?

The driving distance from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Auburn, MS is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.23 mi
04h 54m
Flight
269.08 mi
433.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.08 mi
Kilometers
433.05 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.23 mi
Kilometers
496.05 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM CDT
Return by in Gulf Park Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Park Estates
2026-04-18T05:48
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Park Estates
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
Meridian
MS

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

From Gulf Park Estates
153.9 mi
02h 27m
To Auburn
154.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Park Estates and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Park Estates and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    880 ft · 41 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palmetto Drive

    105 m · 21 sec · Palmetto Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beachview Drive

    152 m · 19 sec · Beachview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Spanish Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 57

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Mississippi Highway 57

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula

    1096 ft · 23 sec

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    Keep slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

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    Turn left

    51.3 mi · 59 min

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    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 25 min

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    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

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    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 20 min

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    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

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    6.8 mi · 8 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    6.3 mi · 7 min

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    5.6 mi · 6 min

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    3.5 mi · 4 min

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    4.7 mi · 5 min

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    5.3 mi · 6 min

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    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    1.3 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

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    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  27. 27

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 38 sec

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    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

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    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

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    Turn right onto County Road 1438

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 1438

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1438

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Park Estates and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 63
162 mi · 52%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 6%
Mississippi Highway 57
14.4 mi · 5%
South Eason Boulevard
4.9 mi · 2%
Old Spanish Trail
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MS 63

Continue straight

78.9 mi · 01h 31m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
269.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
02h 27m from Gulf Park Estates
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gulf Park Estates and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Park Estates to Auburn?

The road trip is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Gulf Park Estates and 154.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.20 one way or $82.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gulf Park Estates and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Meridian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

85 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

102 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Park Estates and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 269.08 mi (433.05 km).

Gulf Park Estates

#1 Gulf Park Estates

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,719
Coordinates30.3918700, -88.7611400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Street (-88.760652, 30.391867)
End: County Road 1438 (-88.631724, 34.285019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.17 L · about $41.20
Round trip
$82.41
21.76 gal · 82.34 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.20 $82.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.34 $92.68
Premium $4.63 $50.32 $100.64
Diesel $5.42 $58.92 $117.83

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 Gulf Park Estates and Auburn. The current time is 05:48:59.

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.