How far is Philadelphia, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
126.08 mi
02h 03m
Flight
100.31 mi
161.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.31 mi
Kilometers
161.44 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.08 mi
Kilometers
202.9 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Thu, May 21, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Thu, May 21, 5:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-05-21T12:56
Arrive Hattiesburg
Thu, May 21, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
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
Pachuta
MS

Town of the United States

From Philadelphia
61.5 mi
01h 01m
To Hattiesburg
64.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Hattiesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Hattiesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    70 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    36.6 mi · 55 min · Holland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Airport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Moselle

    760 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Moselle

    36 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Moselle-Seminary Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · Moselle-Seminary Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2092 ft · 46 sec · East Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Hattiesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 South
67.8 mi · 54%
Holland Avenue
36.6 mi · 29%
North Frontage Road
1.99 mi · 2%
Airport Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.63 mi
Moselle-Seminary Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

67.8 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pachuta
01h 01m from Philadelphia
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Hattiesburg?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Pachuta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Philadelphia and 64.6 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pachuta

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

45 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

86 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

88 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 100.31 mi (161.44 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

City in Mississippi, USA

Population7,003
Coordinates32.7715200, -89.1167300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-89.116625, 32.771472)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $16.85
Round trip
$33.70
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.85 $33.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.95 $37.91
Premium $4.63 $20.58 $41.16
Diesel $5.42 $24.10 $48.19

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Hattiesburg. The current time is 12:56:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.