How far is Poplarville, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?
The driving distance from Poplarville, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poplarville and Hattiesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poplarville and Hattiesburg.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1942 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1171 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 33 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 Poplarville and Hattiesburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poplarville 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 Poplarville to Hattiesburg?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Purvis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Poplarville and 19.6 miles from Hattiesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poplarville and Chance Rain Showers near Hattiesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Purvis
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poplarville and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 36.61 mi (58.92 km).
#1 Poplarville
City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 2,780 |
| Coordinates | 30.8401900, -89.5342300 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.26 | $10.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
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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