How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Brookhaven, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
83.1 mi
01h 45m
Flight
70 mi
112.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70 mi
Kilometers
112.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.1 mi
Kilometers
133.74 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-19T11:00
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
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
Prentiss
MS

Town of the United States

From Hattiesburg
41.5 mi
00h 52m
To Brookhaven
41.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Hattiesburg and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins

    1291 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    22 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monticello Street Northeast

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Monticello Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
40.5 mi · 49%
Old Highway 42
23.9 mi · 29%
Monticello Street Northeast
4.54 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2%
MS 184
0.24 mi
East Pine Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

38.7 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prentiss
00h 52m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Prentiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 41.6 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prentiss

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

52 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Brookhaven

55 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

58 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

63 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 70 mi (112.65 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.19
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.10 $22.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.48 $24.96
Premium $4.63 $13.55 $27.10
Diesel $5.42 $15.87 $31.73

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 Hattiesburg and Brookhaven. The current time is 11:00:12.

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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.