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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
120 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 22nd Avenue
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Continue on Roebuck Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Roebuck Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2021 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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5.4 mi · 6 min
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5.5 mi · 6 min
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2.7 mi · 3 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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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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22.5 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
50.4 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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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
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Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Spanish Trail
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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
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to State Line.
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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).
#1 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gulf Park Estates
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi
| Population | 5,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.3918700, -88.7611400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gulf Park Estates (-88.76114, 30.39187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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