How far is Pearl, MS from McComb, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl, MS to McComb, MS is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
81.29 mi
01h 31m
Flight
73.68 mi
118.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.68 mi
Kilometers
118.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.29 mi
Kilometers
130.82 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McComb
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive McComb
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Hazlehurst
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

From Pearl
40.7 mi
00h 45m
To McComb
40.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1466 ft · 44 sec · Old Brandon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pearson Road

    2560 ft · 52 sec · South Pearson Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    943 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    3228 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 35 sec · Northwest Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    2398 ft · 50 sec · North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    45 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
73.5 mi · 90%
South Pearson Road
4.89 mi · 6%
Smithdale Road
0.61 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Jackson Avenue
0.4 mi
Northwest Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

73.4 mi · 01h 19m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlehurst
00h 45m from Pearl
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pearl and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near McComb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Hazlehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Pearl and 40.6 miles from McComb.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pearl and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near McComb.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlehurst

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

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

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

32 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

McComb

68 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and McComb. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.57 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

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

#2 McComb

City in Mississippi, United States

Population12,813
Coordinates31.2437900, -90.4531500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl (-90.13203, 32.27459)
End: McComb (-90.45315, 31.24379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.86 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.74 gal · 21.72 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.87 $21.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.63 $13.27 $26.55
Diesel $5.42 $15.54 $31.08

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 McComb. The current time is 02:06:46.

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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.