How far is McComb, MS from Pearl, MS?

The driving distance from McComb, MS to Pearl, MS is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.52 mi
01h 18m
Flight
73.68 mi
118.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.52 mi
Kilometers
131.19 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl
Wed, Apr 22, 9:31 PM CDT
Return by in McComb
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McComb
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Pearl
Wed, Apr 22, 9:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McComb
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
Hazlehurst
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

From McComb
40.8 mi
00h 39m
To Pearl
40.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McComb and Pearl.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McComb and Pearl.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    100 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    146 m · 28 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    144 m · 13 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1916 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    900 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 468: Pearl

    1398 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Pearson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Pearson Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    88 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road

    1250 ft · 33 sec · Old Brandon Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · Pine Park Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McComb and Pearl.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Smithdale Road
75.5 mi · 93%
Meridian
2.52 mi · 3%
South Pearson Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.4 mi
Northwest Street
0.39 mi
North Broadway Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Smithdale Road

Merge slight left

72.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlehurst
00h 39m from McComb
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McComb and Partly Sunny near Pearl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McComb to Pearl?

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Hazlehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from McComb and 40.8 miles from Pearl.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McComb and Partly Sunny near Pearl.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlehurst

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

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

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

32 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

McComb

68 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McComb and Pearl. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.57 km).

McComb

#1 McComb

City in Mississippi, United States

Population12,813
Coordinates31.2437900, -90.4531500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-90.453124, 31.243686)
End: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.89 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.81
5.76 gal · 21.78 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.91 $21.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.27 $24.53
Premium $4.63 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $5.42 $15.60 $31.19

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 McComb and Pearl. The current time is 20:13:05.

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.