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

The driving distance from Madison, MS to Long Beach, MS is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
175.16 mi
03h 39m
Flight
156.53 mi
251.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.53 mi
Kilometers
251.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.16 mi
Kilometers
281.9 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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 Madison
87.7 mi
01h 49m
To Long Beach
87.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Drive

    11 m · 7 sec · Depot Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1177 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto United States Highway 51

    4.4 mi · 7 min · United States Highway 51

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-55 Frontage Road

    1575 ft · 29 sec · I-55 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on I- 55 North Frontage Road

    135 m · 8 sec · I- 55 North Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    2398 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Canal Road

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Canal Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Canal Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 28th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Klondyke Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Klondyke Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto West Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West Railroad Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 47%
I- 55 North Frontage Road
8.49 mi · 5%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 4%
United States Highway 51
4.42 mi · 3%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Canal Road
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumrall
01h 49m from Madison
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 87.7 miles from Madison and 87.4 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.40 one way or $46.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Madison and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 156.53 mi (251.91 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

City in Mississippi, United States

Population16,125
Coordinates30.3504800, -89.1528200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-90.11536, 32.46181)
End: Long Beach (-89.15282, 30.35048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $23.40
Round trip
$46.81
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.40 $46.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.32 $52.64
Premium $4.63 $28.58 $57.17
Diesel $5.42 $33.46 $66.93

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 Madison and Long Beach. The current time is 02:37:41.

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.