How far is Gulfport, MS from Pascagoula, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Pascagoula, MS is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
41 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.99 mi
51.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41 mi
Kilometers
65.98 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-05-14T14:06
Arrive Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
20.5 mi
00h 26m
To Pascagoula
20.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Frederic Street

    590 ft · 22 sec · Frederic Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Pascagoula Street

    1500 ft · 48 sec · Pascagoula Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    39 m · 4 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 Pascagoula.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
27 mi · 66%
25th Avenue
4.25 mi · 10%
Gautier Vancleave Road
3.05 mi · 7%
Gautier
0.33 mi · 1%
Pascagoula Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Frederic Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 28m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Hills
00h 26m from Gulfport
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Pascagoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 20.5 miles from Gulfport and 20.5 miles from Pascagoula.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pascagoula. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Pascagoula

City in Mississippi, United States

Population21,542
Coordinates30.3657600, -88.5561300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Pascagoula (-88.55613, 30.36576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.98
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.49 $10.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.18 $12.35
Premium $4.63 $6.71 $13.41
Diesel $5.42 $7.85 $15.70

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Pascagoula. The current time is 14:06:52.

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.