How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Escatawpa, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Escatawpa, MS is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Escatawpa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Escatawpa.
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Start on East Pine Street
8 m · 9 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1495 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bay Street
2459 ft · 1 min · Bay Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward James Street
46 m · 3 sec · James Street
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Exit the roundabout onto James Street
6.9 mi · 13 min · James Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
32 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right
2236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
36.8 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2008 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Escatawpa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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36.8 mi · 00h 42m
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 Sunny near Escatawpa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Escatawpa?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Lucedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Hattiesburg and 44.5 miles from Escatawpa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Escatawpa.
Stop Ideas Near Lucedale
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 Lucedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Escatawpa. Straight-line distance: 75.58 mi (121.64 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 Escatawpa
Census designated place
| Population | 3,722 |
| Coordinates | 30.4404800, -88.5436300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Escatawpa (-88.54363, 30.44048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.00 | $34.01 |
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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