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

The driving distance from Long Beach, MS to Ridgeland, MS is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.36 mi
03h 36m
Flight
154.76 mi
249.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.76 mi
Kilometers
249.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.36 mi
Kilometers
275.78 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-23T09:22
Arrive Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sumrall
MS

City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Long Beach
85.8 mi
01h 48m
To Ridgeland
85.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgeland

    925 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Agency Road

    611 ft · 14 sec · Old Agency Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 50 sec · West Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 2 sec · Old Town Crossing

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Town Crossing

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
139 mi · 81%
Jackson
12.5 mi · 7%
Canal Road
5.38 mi · 3%
Klondyke Road
2.3 mi · 1%
28th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumrall
01h 48m from Long Beach
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 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?

Sumrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Long Beach and 85.6 miles from Ridgeland.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeland.

Stop Ideas Near Sumrall

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sumrall, 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 Sumrall.

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

16 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

26 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

50 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

87 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Ridgeland. Straight-line distance: 154.76 mi (249.06 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

City in Mississippi, United States

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

#2 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach (-89.15282, 30.35048)
End: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $22.91
Round trip
$45.82
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.91 $45.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.77 $51.53
Premium $4.63 $27.98 $55.96
Diesel $5.42 $32.76 $65.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Ridgeland. The current time is 09:22:55.

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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.