How far is Pearl, MS from Waveland, MS?
The driving distance from Pearl, MS to Waveland, MS is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearl and Waveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl and Waveland.
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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
58.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
2294 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
1914 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
40.1 mi · 43 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
985 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
15.7 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
25 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Nicholson Avenue
1203 ft · 35 sec · Nicholson Avenue
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Turn right onto McLaurin Street
2422 ft · 1 min · McLaurin Street
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Turn right onto Saint Anthony Street
25 m · 9 sec · Saint Anthony Street
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Turn left onto Saint Joseph Street
3140 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn left onto Coleman Avenue
596 ft · 16 sec · Coleman Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
121 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearl and Waveland.
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
58.4 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Pearl and Partly Sunny near Waveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearl to Waveland?
The road trip is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 83.6 miles from Pearl and 83.5 miles from Waveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Pearl and Partly Sunny near Waveland.
Stop Ideas Near West Hattiesburg
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 West Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearl and Waveland. Straight-line distance: 144.41 mi (232.4 km).
#1 Pearl
City in Rankin County, Mississippi
| Population | 26,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.2745900, -90.1320300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waveland
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 6,315 |
| Coordinates | 30.2868600, -89.3761600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waveland (-89.37616, 30.28686)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $3.73 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $24.86 | $49.71 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $27.22 | $54.43 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $34.21 | $68.43 |
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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