How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Pearlington, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Pearlington, MS is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 45m.
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 Pearlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Pearlington.
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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 · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
544 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on State Highway 607
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 607
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Continue on Shuttle Parkway
6.8 mi · 12 min · Shuttle Parkway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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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 Pearlington.
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 Cloudy near Pearlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Pearlington?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 42.1 miles from Hattiesburg and 41.9 miles from Pearlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hattiesburg and Mostly Cloudy near Pearlington.
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 Pearlington. Straight-line distance: 77.05 mi (124 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 Pearlington
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,332 |
| Coordinates | 30.2465800, -89.6111700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearlington (-89.61117, 30.24658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
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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