How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Carriere, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Carriere, MS is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Carriere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Carriere.
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Start on East Pine Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on Broadway Drive
4.8 mi · 9 min · Broadway Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
802 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
49.5 mi · 53 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carriere
869 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Union Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · West Union Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Anchor Lake Road
156 m · 18 sec · Anchor Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Carriere.
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
49.5 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Carriere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Carriere?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Lumberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Hattiesburg and 29 miles from Carriere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Carriere.
Stop Ideas Near Lumberton
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 Lumberton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Carriere. Straight-line distance: 53.56 mi (86.2 km).
#1 Hattiesburg
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
| Population | 45,806 |
| Coordinates | 31.3271200, -89.2903400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carriere
Carriere is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6168600, -89.6525600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carriere (-89.65256, 30.61686)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
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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