How far is Long Beach, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Long Beach, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and West Gulfport.
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Start on West Railroad Street
2110 ft · 46 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Avenue
2319 ft · 48 sec · North Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto East Beach Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · East Beach Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
150 m · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and West Gulfport.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto East Beach Boulevard
3.3 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Long Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gulfport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Long Beach and 3.8 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Long Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Gulfport
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 Gulfport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 5.09 mi (8.19 km).
#1 Long Beach
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 16,125 |
| Coordinates | 30.3504800, -89.1528200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Gulfport
A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,329 |
| Coordinates | 30.4040900, -89.0942000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.98 | $1.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
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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