How far is Pearl, MS from Long Beach, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Long Beach, MS is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.45 mi
03h 22m
Flight
144.97 mi
233.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.97 mi
Kilometers
233.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.45 mi
Kilometers
261.44 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearl
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Pearl
81.3 mi
01h 41m
To Long Beach
81.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Long Beach.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    2398 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Canal Road

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Canal Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Canal Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 28th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Klondyke Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Klondyke Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto West Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
82.5 mi · 51%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 5%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 2%
Canal Road
3.11 mi · 2%
I 10 West
2.47 mi · 2%
Klondyke Road
2.3 mi · 1%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hattiesburg
01h 41m from Pearl
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pearl and Partly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Pearl and 81.1 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pearl and Partly Sunny near Long Beach.

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 Pearl and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 144.97 mi (233.3 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Population26,560
Coordinates32.2745900, -90.1320300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

City in Mississippi, United States

Population16,125
Coordinates30.3504800, -89.1528200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl (-90.13203, 32.27459)
End: Long Beach (-89.15282, 30.35048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.7 L · about $21.70
Round trip
$43.40
11.46 gal · 43.4 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.70 $43.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.63 $26.50 $53.00
Diesel $5.42 $31.03 $62.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearl and Long Beach. The current time is 23:21:00.

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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.