How far is Moss Point, MS from Brandon, MS?

The driving distance from Moss Point, MS to Brandon, MS is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
180.22 mi
02h 59m
Flight
154.53 mi
248.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.53 mi
Kilometers
248.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.22 mi
Kilometers
290.03 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Moss Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moss Point
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Brandon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moss Point
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
Hattiesburg
MS

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

From Moss Point
89.2 mi
01h 29m
To Brandon
91 mi
01h 29m

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
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moss Point and Brandon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moss Point and Brandon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mc Innis Avenue

    1500 ft · 44 sec · Mc Innis Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    41 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base

    843 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67

    2203 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    38 mi · 46 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    886 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Highway 13 North

    9 mi · 13 min · Highway 13 North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 18

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 18

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Government Street

    1362 ft · 23 sec · East Government Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moss Point and Brandon.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
95.9 mi · 53%
Main Street
22.5 mi · 13%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 11%
Highway 18
16 mi · 9%
Highway 13 North
9.03 mi · 5%
Louis Wilson Drive
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hattiesburg
01h 29m from Moss Point
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Moss Point and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moss Point to Brandon?

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Moss Point and 91 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.09 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Moss Point and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.

Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

11 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

43 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

97 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moss Point and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 154.53 mi (248.69 km).

Moss Point

#1 Moss Point

City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,226
Coordinates30.4115900, -88.5344600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.5347, 30.411583)
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $24.09
Round trip
$48.17
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.09 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.09 $54.17
Premium $4.63 $29.42 $58.83
Diesel $5.42 $34.44 $68.88

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 Moss Point and Brandon. The current time is 22:30:43.

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.