How far is Gulfport, MS from Sharon, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Sharon, MS is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.69 mi
02h 17m
Flight
98.26 mi
158.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.26 mi
Kilometers
158.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.69 mi
Kilometers
178.14 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:53 PM CST
Return by in Gulfport
Sat, Nov 7, 5:11 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-11-07T12:35
Arrive Sharon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:53 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
9:30 PM CST
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
Purvis
MS

Small city in Mississippi, U.

From Gulfport
55.4 mi
01h 08m
To Sharon
55.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    35.1 mi · 38 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue

    928 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 16th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 15 North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 15 North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Parker Drive

    3056 ft · 2 min · Parker Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Bay Springs Road

    666 ft · 20 sec · Old Bay Springs Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Audubon Drive

    605 ft · 24 sec · Audubon Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northview Drive

    2727 ft · 1 min · Northview Drive

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 9 min · Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sharon Moss Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Sharon Moss Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sharon Moss Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
65.3 mi · 59%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 32%
Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
4.96 mi · 4%
Highway 15 North
1.85 mi · 2%
South 16th Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
I 59 North
0.8 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purvis
01h 08m from Gulfport
Leave By
1:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gulfport and Partly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Purvis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Gulfport and 55.2 miles from Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gulfport and Partly Sunny near Sharon.

Stop Ideas Near Purvis

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

24 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

28 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

67 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

73 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 98.26 mi (158.14 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sharon

Sharon is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.7896000, -89.0986700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Sharon (-89.09867, 31.7896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.03
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.51 $29.03
Mid-grade $4.20 $16.42 $32.84
Premium $4.59 $17.95 $35.89
Diesel $5.78 $22.59 $45.18

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Sharon. The current time is 12:35:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.