How far is Jackson, MS from Gulf Park Estates, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Gulf Park Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Gulf Park Estates.
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Start on East Pearl Street
135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Lamar Street
114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street
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Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
2612 ft · 1 min · East Pascagoula Street
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Take the ramp straight
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
41.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
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Continue straight
672 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
1715 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
992 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
638 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Bienville Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · Bienville Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hanshaw Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanshaw Road
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Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
676 ft · 25 sec · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn left onto Beachview Drive
152 m · 16 sec · Beachview Drive
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Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
105 m · 21 sec · Palmetto Drive
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
880 ft · 39 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Gulf Park Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 49 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80.3 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Gulf Park Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Gulf Park Estates?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Jackson and 86.2 miles from Gulf Park Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Gulf Park Estates.
Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg
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 West Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Gulf Park Estates. Straight-line distance: 156.26 mi (251.47 km).
#1 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gulf Park Estates
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi
| Population | 5,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.3918700, -88.7611400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gulf Park Estates (-88.76114, 30.39187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.06 | $46.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.17 | $56.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
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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