How far is Pearlington, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Pearlington, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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 Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearlington and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearlington and Hattiesburg.
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Start on the route
4.6 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Shuttle Parkway
6.8 mi · 12 min · Shuttle Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 607
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 607
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Take the ramp slight right
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg
1211 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on Broadway Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Drive
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Continue on West Pine Street
2970 ft · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
153 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Railroad Street
1036 ft · 32 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Ronie Street
103 m · 12 sec · Ronie Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1326 ft · 1 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Mobile Street
98 m · 21 sec · Mobile Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
129 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearlington and Hattiesburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 607
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pearlington and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearlington to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Poplarville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Pearlington and 42.3 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pearlington and Partly Sunny near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Poplarville
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 Poplarville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearlington and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 77.05 mi (124 km).
#1 Pearlington
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,332 |
| Coordinates | 30.2465800, -89.6111700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hattiesburg
The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
| Population | 45,806 |
| Coordinates | 31.3271200, -89.2903400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
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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