How far is Gulfport, MS from New Hope, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to New Hope, MS is about 258.3 miles (415.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and New Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and New Hope.
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Start on 25th Avenue
60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · 25th Avenue
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1520 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon
1383 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road
95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road
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Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1116 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Alabama Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · Alabama Street
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Turn right onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · New Hope Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Hope Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and New Hope.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Gulfport and Sunny near New Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to New Hope?
The road trip is about 258.3 miles (415.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Pachuta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.3 miles from Gulfport and 128.9 miles from New Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.99 one way or $67.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gulfport and Sunny near New Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Pachuta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pachuta.
Union Station
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 218.9 mi (352.28 km).
#1 Gulfport
The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,438 |
| Coordinates | 30.3674200, -89.0928200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hope
New Hope is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4681700, -88.3267000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hope (-88.3267, 33.46817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $33.99 | $67.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $38.38 | $76.76 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $42.02 | $84.05 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $52.83 | $105.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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