How far is Gulfport, MS from Brookhaven, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
150.62 mi
03h 08m
Flight
115.69 mi
186.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.69 mi
Kilometers
186.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.62 mi
Kilometers
242.4 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 PM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-19T10:59
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Gulfport
75.4 mi
01h 34m
To Brookhaven
75.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins

    1291 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    22 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Monticello Street Northeast

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Monticello Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
84.7 mi · 56%
Main Street
40.5 mi · 27%
Monticello Street Northeast
4.54 mi · 3%
MS 184
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

25th Avenue

Start on 25th Avenue

60.1 mi · 01h 14m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
115.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 34m from Gulfport
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 75.4 miles from Gulfport and 75.2 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gulfport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookhaven.

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 Gulfport and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 115.69 mi (186.18 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $20.15
Round trip
$40.29
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.15 $40.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.66 $45.32
Premium $4.63 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $5.42 $28.81 $57.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Brookhaven. The current time is 10:59:39.

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.