How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Waynesboro, MS?
The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Waynesboro, MS is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 14m.
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 Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hattiesburg and Waynesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg and Waynesboro.
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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
26.8 mi · 29 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Waynesboro, Chantilly Street
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg and Waynesboro.
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
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
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 Sunny near Waynesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hattiesburg to Waynesboro?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Hattiesburg and 30.4 miles from Waynesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hattiesburg and Sunny near Waynesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
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 Laurel.
Laurel station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 44.92 mi (72.29 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 Waynesboro
City in Mississippi
| Population | 4,866 |
| Coordinates | 31.6748800, -88.6461500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-88.64615, 31.67488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 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 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
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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