How far is Pascagoula, MS from Gulfport, MS?

The driving distance from Pascagoula, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
41.72 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.99 mi
51.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.72 mi
Kilometers
67.14 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 2:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pascagoula
2026-05-14T13:09
Arrive Gulfport
Thu, May 14, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pascagoula
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
Gulf Hills
MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi

From Pascagoula
20.8 mi
00h 24m
To Gulfport
20.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pascagoula and Gulfport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pascagoula and Gulfport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pascagoula Street

    2000 ft · 57 sec · Pascagoula Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Denny Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Denny Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    139 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 25th Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pascagoula and Gulfport.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gautier Vancleave Road
30.2 mi · 72%
Denny Avenue
6.01 mi · 14%
Pascagoula Street
0.38 mi · 1%
US 49 South
0.32 mi · 1%
25th Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Gautier Vancleave Road

Merge slight left

27 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Hills
00h 24m from Pascagoula
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pascagoula and Sunny near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pascagoula to Gulfport?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Gulf Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Pascagoula and 20.9 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pascagoula and Sunny near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Gulf Hills

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

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

BUS

Biloxi, MS

6 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

24 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

76 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
RAIL

Picayune

81 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pascagoula and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).

Pascagoula

#1 Pascagoula

City in Mississippi, United States

Population21,542
Coordinates30.3657600, -88.5561300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Gulfport

#2 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.556151, 30.365921)
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.13
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.57 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.63 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $5.42 $7.96 $15.92

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pascagoula and Gulfport. The current time is 13:09:08.

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.