How far is Jackson, MS from Sharon, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Sharon, MS is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 04m.
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 Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
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 Jackson and Sharon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Sharon.
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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
57.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Highway 49 South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Laurel
1174 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto North 16th Avenue
1773 ft · 30 sec · North 16th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 15 North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 15 North
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Turn right onto Parker Drive
3056 ft · 2 min · Parker Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Bay Springs Road
666 ft · 20 sec · Old Bay Springs Road
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Turn straight onto Audubon Drive
605 ft · 24 sec · Audubon Drive
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Turn right onto Northview Drive
2727 ft · 1 min · Northview Drive
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Turn slight left onto Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
5 mi · 9 min · Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Sharon Moss Road
41 m · 4 sec · Sharon Moss Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sharon Moss Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Sharon.
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
57.3 mi · 01h 09m
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 Jackson and Partly Sunny near Sharon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Sharon?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Jackson and 48.7 miles from Sharon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Sharon.
Stop Ideas Near Magee
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 Magee.
Laurel station
Hazlehurst station
Hattiesburg, MS
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 72.69 mi (116.98 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 Sharon
Sharon is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7896000, -89.0986700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sharon (-89.09867, 31.7896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.71 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
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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