How far is Pearl, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
89.37 mi
01h 37m
Flight
82.03 mi
132.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.03 mi
Kilometers
132.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.37 mi
Kilometers
143.83 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Fri, May 1, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Fri, May 1, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-05-01T20:34
Arrive Hattiesburg
Fri, May 1, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearl
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
Magee
MS

City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Pearl
44.4 mi
00h 48m
To Hattiesburg
45 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Hattiesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Country Club Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Old Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

    23 m · 9 sec · Pine Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Brandon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Brandon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 49 South

    22.6 mi · 28 min · Highway 49 South

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Hattiesburg.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
83.8 mi · 94%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Old Brandon Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Batson Street
0.03 mi
East Pine Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magee
00h 48m from Pearl
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Pearl and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Pearl and 45 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pearl and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Magee

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

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

RAIL

Laurel station

61 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

62 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

63 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Union Station

64 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 82.03 mi (132.01 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Country Club Road (-90.132026, 32.274616)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.63 $14.57 $29.14
Diesel $5.42 $17.06 $34.11

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl and Hattiesburg. The current time is 20:34:16.

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.