How far is Pearl, MS from Carriere, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Carriere, MS is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Carriere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Carriere.
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Start on Old Country Club Road
24 m · 4 sec · Old Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
23 m · 9 sec · Pine Park Drive
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Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Brandon Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Highway 49 South
22.6 mi · 28 min · Highway 49 South
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Continue straight
58.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
56.4 mi · 1 hr · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carriere
869 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Union Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · West Union Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Anchor Lake Road
156 m · 18 sec · Anchor Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Carriere.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 49 South
Continue straight
58.4 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Pearl and Mostly Sunny near Carriere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Carriere?
The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Pearl and 71.7 miles from Carriere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Pearl and Mostly Sunny near Carriere.
Stop Ideas Near Seminary
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 Seminary.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Carriere. Straight-line distance: 117.97 mi (189.86 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carriere
Carriere is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6168600, -89.6525600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carriere (-89.65256, 30.61686)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
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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