How far is Pass Christian, MS from Brandon, MS?

The driving distance from Pass Christian, MS to Brandon, MS is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
164.59 mi
02h 56m
Flight
142.1 mi
228.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.1 mi
Kilometers
228.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.59 mi
Kilometers
264.88 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Sun, May 3, 7:52 AM CDT
Return by in Pass Christian
Sun, May 3, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pass Christian
2026-05-03T04:56
Arrive Brandon
Sun, May 3, 7:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pass Christian
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
West Hattiesburg
MS

Census designated place

From Pass Christian
83.1 mi
01h 28m
To Brandon
81.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pass Christian and Brandon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pass Christian and Brandon.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    19 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    735 ft · 20 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Beach Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · East Beach Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Harbor Road

    2774 ft · 1 min · White Harbor Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Railroad Street

    991 ft · 20 sec · West Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Beatline Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Beatline Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Farm Road

    1 mi · 2 min · County Farm Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    38 mi · 46 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    886 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Highway 13 North

    9 mi · 13 min · Highway 13 North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 18

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 18

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Louis Wilson Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Louis Wilson Drive

  23. 23

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

    1362 ft · 23 sec · East Government Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pass Christian 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 49 North
112 mi · 68%
Highway 18
16 mi · 10%
Highway 13 North
9.03 mi · 5%
County Farm Road
7.07 mi · 4%
Beatline Road
4.27 mi · 3%
East Beach Boulevard
3.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 49 North

Continue straight

55.7 mi · 01h 07m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
142.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 28m from Pass Christian
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Pass Christian and Mostly Clear near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pass Christian to Brandon?

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Pass Christian and 81.5 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Pass Christian and Mostly Clear near Brandon.

Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

8 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

8 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

48 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

93 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pass Christian and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 142.1 mi (228.68 km).

Pass Christian

#1 Pass Christian

City in the U.

Population6,500
Coordinates30.3157500, -89.2475400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in Mississippi

Population24,396
Coordinates32.2732000, -89.9859200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-89.247525, 30.315717)
End: East Government Street (-89.985921, 32.273109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.00 $44.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.63 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $5.42 $31.46 $62.92

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pass Christian and Brandon. The current time is 04:56:18.

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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.