How far is Gulfport, MS from Escatawpa, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Escatawpa, MS is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.3 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.11 mi
53.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.11 mi
Kilometers
53.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.86 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Escatawpa
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-04-15T22:22
Arrive Escatawpa
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gulf Hills
MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

From Gulfport
20.1 mi
00h 23m
To Escatawpa
20.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

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

    1096 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    838 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    1791 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2008 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
34.7 mi · 86%
25th Avenue
4.25 mi · 11%
MS 63
0.97 mi · 2%
MS 613
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Hills
00h 23m from Gulfport
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Escatawpa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Gulf Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Gulfport and 20.2 miles from Escatawpa.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulfport and Sunny near Escatawpa.

Stop Ideas Near Gulf Hills

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

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

BUS

Biloxi, MS

6 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

24 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

76 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
RAIL

Picayune

81 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Escatawpa. Straight-line distance: 33.11 mi (53.29 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Escatawpa

Census designated place

Population3,722
Coordinates30.4404800, -88.5436300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Escatawpa (-88.54363, 30.44048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.38
Round trip
$10.76
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.38 $10.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.05 $12.10
Premium $4.63 $6.57 $13.14
Diesel $5.42 $7.69 $15.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Escatawpa. The current time is 22:22:53.

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.