How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Long Beach, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Long Beach, MS is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
72.73 mi
01h 35m
Flight
67.97 mi
109.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.97 mi
Kilometers
109.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.73 mi
Kilometers
117.04 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive Long Beach
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Hattiesburg
36.5 mi
00h 48m
To Long Beach
36.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 9 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1495 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Street

    2459 ft · 1 min · Bay Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward James Street

    46 m · 3 sec · James Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto James Street

    145 m · 14 sec · James Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Edwards Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1546 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    2398 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Canal Road

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Canal Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Canal Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 28th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Klondyke Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Klondyke Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto West Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edwards Street
4.9 mi · 7%
Canal Road
3.11 mi · 4%
I 10 West
2.47 mi · 3%
Klondyke Road
2.3 mi · 3%
28th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Bay Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

57.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 48m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 36.3 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

BUS

Gulfport, MS

48 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

54 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Biloxi, MS

56 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

64 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 67.97 mi (109.39 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

City in Mississippi, United States

Population16,125
Coordinates30.3504800, -89.1528200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Long Beach (-89.15282, 30.35048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.63 $11.89 $23.77
Diesel $5.42 $13.92 $27.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Long Beach. The current time is 19:04:26.

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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.