How far is Pearl River, MS from Meridian, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl River, MS to Meridian, MS is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.31 mi
00h 57m
Flight
42.07 mi
67.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.07 mi
Kilometers
67.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Fri, Nov 6, 9:01 PM CST
Return by in Pearl River
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl River
2026-11-06T20:04
Arrive Meridian
Fri, Nov 6, 9:01 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearl River
9:30 PM CST
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
Decatur
MS

Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States

From Pearl River
23.1 mi
00h 28m
To Meridian
23.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl River and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl River and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on High School Circle

    18 m · 8 sec · High School Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Black Jack Road

    630 ft · 28 sec · Black Jack Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Oswald Road

    1547 ft · 1 min · North Oswald Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beacon Street

    1 km · 58 sec · West Beacon Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 25th Avenue

    83 m · 12 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 Pearl River and Meridian.

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
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 79%
8th Street
1.45 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.32 mi · 3%
West Beacon Street
0.63 mi · 1%
North Oswald Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Black Jack Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Holland Avenue

Turn right onto Holland Avenue

36.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
00h 28m from Pearl River
Leave By
4:34 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Pearl River and Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pearl River to Meridian?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Pearl River and 23.2 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pearl River and Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

83 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Union Station

103 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

119 mi away
7297 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl River and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 42.07 mi (67.71 km).

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#1 Pearl River

Pearl River is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7834700, -89.2278400
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States

Population36,011
Coordinates32.3643100, -88.7036600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: High School Circle (-89.22784, 32.783433)
End: 25th Avenue (-88.703608, 32.36431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.24
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $6.12 $12.24
Mid-grade $4.21 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.61 $7.57 $15.13
Diesel $5.80 $9.51 $19.02

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl River and Meridian. The current time is 20:04:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.