How far is Picayune, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Picayune, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
63.64 mi
01h 05m
Flight
59.96 mi
96.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.96 mi
Kilometers
96.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.64 mi
Kilometers
102.42 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in Picayune
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Picayune
2026-04-19T05:29
Arrive Hattiesburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Picayune
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
Lumberton
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Picayune
31.6 mi
00h 32m
To Hattiesburg
32 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Canal Street

    638 ft · 22 sec · East Canal Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 43 North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 43 North

  4. 4

    Continue on East Sycamore Road

    1165 ft · 20 sec · East Sycamore Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53.9 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg

    1211 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2970 ft · 1 min · West Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Railroad Street

    1036 ft · 32 sec · West Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ronie Street

    103 m · 12 sec · Ronie Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mobile Street

    98 m · 21 sec · Mobile Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    129 m · 18 sec · East Pine Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Picayune 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Sycamore Road
54.3 mi · 85%
Broadway Drive
2.55 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Drive
2.04 mi · 3%
Highway 43 North
1.08 mi · 2%
West Pine Street
0.56 mi · 1%
West Front Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

East Sycamore Road

Merge slight left

53.9 mi · 00h 58m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumberton
00h 32m from Picayune
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Picayune and Chance Rain Showers near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Lumberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Picayune and 32 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Picayune and Chance Rain Showers near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lumberton

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

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

RAIL

Hattiesburg station

39 mi away
308 Newman St.
BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

44 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Picayune

57 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
BUS

Gulfport, MS

72 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Picayune and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 59.96 mi (96.49 km).

Picayune

#1 Picayune

City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States

Population10,886
Coordinates30.5255600, -89.6778800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: East Canal Street (-89.677917, 30.525419)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.63 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $5.42 $12.18 $24.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Picayune and Hattiesburg. The current time is 05:29:23.

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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.