How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Raleigh, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Raleigh, MS is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Covington 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 Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Raleigh.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn slight right
615 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
10 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Sylvarena Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · Sylvarena Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sylvarena Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Raleigh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Old Highway 42
Continue straight
16.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Hattiesburg and Cloudy near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Hattiesburg and 30.4 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Cloudy near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Collins
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 Collins.
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Hattiesburg station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 50.67 mi (81.55 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 Raleigh
Town in Mississippi
| Population | 1,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.0334900, -89.5222900 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raleigh (-89.52229, 32.03349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
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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