How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Nicholson, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Nicholson, MS is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Nicholson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Nicholson.
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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
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center
916 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11, MS 607: NASA John C. Stennis Space Center
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
2558 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Jackson Landing Road
114 m · 10 sec · Jackson Landing Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Landing Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Nicholson.
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
59.5 mi · 01h 04m
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 Mostly Sunny near Nicholson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Nicholson?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Poplarville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Hattiesburg and 33 miles from Nicholson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hattiesburg and Mostly Sunny near Nicholson.
Stop Ideas Near Poplarville
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 Poplarville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Nicholson. Straight-line distance: 63.41 mi (102.05 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 Nicholson
Nicholson is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4771400, -89.6936700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicholson (-89.69367, 30.47714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $3.73 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $9.82 | $19.63 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
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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