How far is Meridian, MS from Gulf Park Estates, MS?

The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
162.63 mi
03h 14m
Flight
136.32 mi
219.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.32 mi
Kilometers
219.39 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.63 mi
Kilometers
261.73 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulf Park Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM CDT
Return by in Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-18T05:52
Arrive Gulf Park Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
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
State Line
MS

Human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America

From Meridian
81.5 mi
01h 37m
To Gulf Park Estates
81.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Gulf Park Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Gulf Park Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23rd Avenue

    1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue

  4. 4

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

    120 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 22nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 22nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Roebuck Drive

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Roebuck Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    2 mi · 2 min

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    4.9 mi · 6 min

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    17.4 mi · 20 min

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    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 26 min

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    Continue straight

    50.4 mi · 57 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2010 ft · 49 sec

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    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs

    1156 ft · 28 sec

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    Keep slight left

    97 m · 10 sec

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    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Spanish Trail

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Beachview Drive

    152 m · 16 sec · Beachview Drive

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    Turn right onto Palmetto Drive

    105 m · 21 sec · Palmetto Drive

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    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    880 ft · 39 sec · North 6th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Gulf Park Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roebuck Drive
155 mi · 95%
Old Spanish Trail
2.26 mi · 1%
22nd Avenue
0.81 mi
MS 57
0.28 mi
23rd Avenue
0.23 mi
North 6th Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Roebuck Drive

Continue straight

50.4 mi · 00h 57m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
State Line
01h 37m from Meridian
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Partly Sunny near Gulf Park Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Gulf Park Estates?

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

State Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Meridian and 81.2 miles from Gulf Park Estates.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Partly Sunny near Gulf Park Estates.

Stop Ideas Near State Line

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

56 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

58 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
RAIL

Laurel station

68 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

71 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Gulf Park Estates. Straight-line distance: 136.32 mi (219.39 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Gulf Park Estates

#2 Gulf Park Estates

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

Population5,719
Coordinates30.3918700, -88.7611400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-88.70366, 32.36431)
End: Gulf Park Estates (-88.76114, 30.39187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.72 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
11.48 gal · 43.44 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.45 $48.89
Premium $4.63 $26.55 $53.10
Diesel $5.42 $31.08 $62.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Gulf Park Estates. The current time is 05:52:10.

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.