How far is Pascagoula, MS from Brandon, MS?
The driving distance from Pascagoula, MS to Brandon, MS is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pascagoula and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pascagoula and Brandon.
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Start on the route
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Pascagoula Street
2000 ft · 57 sec · Pascagoula Street
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Turn left onto Denny Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Denny Avenue
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Turn right onto Gautier Vancleave Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road
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Turn left
1247 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
2203 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
2209 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
38 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
886 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 13 North
9 mi · 13 min · Highway 13 North
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Turn left onto Highway 18
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 18
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Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Government Street
1362 ft · 23 sec · East Government Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pascagoula and Brandon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pascagoula and Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pascagoula to Brandon?
The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Pascagoula and 92.7 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pascagoula and Sunny near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg
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 Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pascagoula and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 156.49 mi (251.85 km).
#1 Pascagoula
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 21,542 |
| Coordinates | 30.3657600, -88.5561300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
City in Mississippi
| Population | 24,396 |
| Coordinates | 32.2732000, -89.9859200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.39 | $54.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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