How far is Pearl, MS from Laurel, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Laurel, MS is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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 01h 48m.
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.
City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Laurel.
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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
35.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 East: Laurel
1174 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on West 5th Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Sawmill Road
2582 ft · 58 sec · Sawmill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sawmill Road
50 m · 3 sec · Sawmill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road
682 ft · 18 sec · Sawmill Road
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Yates Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · Yates Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yates Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Laurel.
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
35.4 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pearl and Partly Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Laurel?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Magee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Pearl and 44.2 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pearl and Partly Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Magee
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 Magee.
Laurel station
Hazlehurst station
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 71.08 mi (114.4 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 18,197 |
| Coordinates | 31.6940500, -89.1306100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-89.13061, 31.69405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
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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