How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Collins, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Collins, MS is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.3 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.97 mi
43.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.97 mi
Kilometers
43.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.3 mi
Kilometers
45.54 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collins
Thu, Apr 30, 9:17 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Thu, Apr 30, 9:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-30T20:38
Arrive Collins
Thu, Apr 30, 9:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sumrall
MS

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Hattiesburg
14.2 mi
00h 19m
To Collins
14.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Collins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins

    1415 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2775 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Beech Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · South Beech Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Beech Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Collins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 42
23.9 mi · 85%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.53 mi · 2%
MS 184
0.27 mi · 1%
South Beech Avenue
0.01 mi
East Pine Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 42

Continue straight

7.11 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumrall
00h 19m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hattiesburg and Chance Rain Showers near Collins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Collins?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Hattiesburg and 14.1 miles from Collins.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sumrall

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

16 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

26 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

50 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

87 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Collins. Straight-line distance: 26.97 mi (43.41 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

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

#2 Collins

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

Population2,417
Coordinates31.6454400, -89.5553500
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Collins (-89.55535, 31.64544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.26 $8.52
Premium $4.63 $4.63 $9.25
Diesel $5.42 $5.42 $10.83

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Collins. The current time is 20:38:52.

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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.