How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Newton, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Newton, MS is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jones County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Newton.
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Start on East Pine Street
8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
1044 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 42
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Turn right onto Glendale Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Glendale Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Road
996 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Road
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Turn left onto Evelyn Gandy Parkway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Evelyn Gandy Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
24.4 mi · 26 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
928 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South 16th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 16th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 15 North
48.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Highway 15 North
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Newton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 15 North
Continue on Highway 15 North
48.2 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Newton?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Soso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Hattiesburg and 40.5 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hattiesburg and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Soso
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 Soso.
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Newton. Straight-line distance: 69.09 mi (111.19 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 Newton
City in Newton County, Mississippi
| Population | 3,123 |
| Coordinates | 32.3212600, -89.1633900 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton (-89.16339, 32.32126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
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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