How far is Long Beach, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

Fastest route

Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey from Long Beach, Mississippi (39560) to Hattiesburg, Mississippi:

Directions

  1. Head west on W Railroad St toward Klondyke Rd.
  2. Turn right onto Klondyke Rd.
  3. Turn right to merge onto I-10 E toward Mobile.
  4. Follow I-10 E and US 49 N to Edwards St in Hattiesburg.
  5. Take exit 34B to merge onto US 49 N toward Hattiesburg.
  6. Keep right to stay on US 49 N.
  7. Continue on Edwards St and drive to E Pine St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes of travel time covering 73.4 miles (118.1 kilometers) via US 49 N and Edwards St.
  • 🛣️ Take breaks during your journey to stay fresh and alert.
  • ⛽ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel before starting the trip.
  • 📱 Use a navigation app to avoid traffic jams and find alternative routes if needed.
  • 🍔 Pack some snacks and drinks to enjoy during the drive.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic rules and be cautious while driving through unfamiliar areas.
  • 🛣️ Check the weather forecast to prepare for any adverse conditions.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.43 mi
01h 22m
Flight
67.97 mi
109.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.97 mi
Kilometers
109.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.43 mi
Kilometers
118.18 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Long Beach
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Long Beach
36.7 mi
00h 41m
To Hattiesburg
36.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Hattiesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Hattiesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Street

    45 m · 9 sec · West Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Klondyke Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Klondyke Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 28th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Canal Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Canal Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Edwards Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto James Street

    142 m · 11 sec · James Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street

    2749 ft · 1 min · Bay Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buschman Street

    156 m · 16 sec · Buschman Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mobile Street

    1205 ft · 1 min · Mobile Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    129 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Hattiesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
58.3 mi · 79%
Canal Road
5.38 mi · 7%
Edwards Street
2.77 mi · 4%
Klondyke Road
2.3 mi · 3%
28th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Bay Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

55.7 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
00h 41m from Long Beach
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Long Beach and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Long Beach and 36.7 miles from Hattiesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Long Beach and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wiggins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wiggins.

BUS

Gulfport, MS

48 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

54 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Biloxi, MS

56 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
RAIL

Picayune

64 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 67.97 mi (109.39 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

City in Mississippi, United States

Population16,125
Coordinates30.3504800, -89.1528200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: West Railroad Street (-89.152827, 30.350496)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.63 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $5.42 $14.02 $28.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Hattiesburg. The current time is 18:27:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.