How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Pearl River, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Pearl River, MS is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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 Clarke County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Pearl River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Pearl River.
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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
77.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
1916 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
36.7 mi · 55 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beacon Street
2 mi · 3 min · Beacon Street
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Oswald Road
1547 ft · 1 min · North Oswald Road
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Continue on Black Jack Road
630 ft · 30 sec · Black Jack Road
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Turn right onto High School Circle
18 m · 3 sec · High School Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High School Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Pearl River.
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
77.7 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Mostly Clear near Pearl River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Pearl River?
The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Hattiesburg and 65.6 miles from Pearl River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 12:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hattiesburg and Mostly Clear near Pearl River.
Stop Ideas Near Enterprise
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 Enterprise.
Union Station
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Pearl River. Straight-line distance: 100.69 mi (162.05 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 Pearl River
Pearl River is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7834700, -89.2278400 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearl River (-89.22784, 32.78347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $21.40 | $42.81 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
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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