How far is Pearl, MS from Pascagoula, MS?

The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Pascagoula, MS is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
186.45 mi
03h 46m
Flight
161.38 mi
259.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.38 mi
Kilometers
259.72 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.45 mi
Kilometers
300.07 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pascagoula
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Return by in Pearl
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearl
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Pascagoula
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 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
Hattiesburg
MS

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

From Pearl
93.3 mi
01h 53m
To Pascagoula
93.1 mi
01h 53m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2236 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    36 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road

    2672 ft · 49 sec · Old Saracennia Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Denny Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Denny Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pascagoula Street

    2063 ft · 1 min · Pascagoula Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    39 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 49 South
82.5 mi · 44%
US 98 East
50.7 mi · 27%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 4%
Old Brandon Road
0.87 mi
Old Saracennia Road
0.51 mi
Pascagoula Street
0.39 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 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hattiesburg
01h 53m from Pearl
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pearl and Sunny near Pascagoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Hattiesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Pearl and 93.1 miles from Pascagoula.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pearl and Sunny near Pascagoula.

Stop Ideas Near Hattiesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around 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 Hattiesburg.

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

11 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

43 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Picayune

97 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Pascagoula. Straight-line distance: 161.38 mi (259.72 km).

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#1 Pearl

City in Rankin County, Mississippi

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

#2 Pascagoula

City in Mississippi, United States

Population21,542
Coordinates30.3657600, -88.5561300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl (-90.13203, 32.27459)
End: Pascagoula (-88.55613, 30.36576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.91 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.84
13.16 gal · 49.82 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.92 $49.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.02 $56.05
Premium $4.63 $30.43 $60.87
Diesel $5.42 $35.63 $71.26

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 Pascagoula. The current time is 00:55:40.

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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.