How far is Raleigh, MS from Hattiesburg, MS?

The driving distance from Raleigh, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
61.91 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.67 mi
81.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.67 mi
Kilometers
81.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.91 mi
Kilometers
99.64 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Raleigh
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-05-12T19:48
Arrive Hattiesburg
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
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
Collins
MS

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States

From Raleigh
30.5 mi
00h 35m
To Hattiesburg
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvarena Avenue

    52 m · 7 sec · Sylvarena Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    10 mi · 15 min · Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.7 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Batson Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Batson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street

    30 m · 4 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 Raleigh 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oak Street
10 mi · 16%
South Main Street
3.37 mi · 5%
Old Highway 42
1.81 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.24 mi · 2%
Sylvarena Avenue
0.03 mi
Batson Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collins
00h 35m from Raleigh
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Raleigh and 31.4 miles from Hattiesburg.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Raleigh and Sunny near Hattiesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Collins

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

33 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Laurel station

41 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

44 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

83 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Hattiesburg. Straight-line distance: 50.67 mi (81.55 km).

Raleigh

#1 Raleigh

Town in Mississippi

Population1,390
Coordinates32.0334900, -89.5222900
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Hattiesburg

#2 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Sylvarena Avenue (-89.522327, 32.033516)
End: East Pine Street (-89.290316, 31.327101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.51
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.26 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.42 $11.80 $23.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Hattiesburg. The current time is 19:48:52.

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.