How far is Sharon, MS from West Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Sharon, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
Small city in Mississippi, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sharon and West Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharon and West Gulfport.
-
1
Start on Sharon Moss Road
41 m · 6 sec · Sharon Moss Road
-
2
Turn right onto Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
5 mi · 9 min · Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
-
3
Turn right onto Northview Drive
2727 ft · 1 min · Northview Drive
-
4
Turn left onto Audubon Drive
605 ft · 19 sec · Audubon Drive
-
5
Turn straight onto Old Bay Springs Road
666 ft · 21 sec · Old Bay Springs Road
-
6
Turn right onto Parker Drive
3056 ft · 2 min · Parker Drive
-
7
Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right
1634 ft · 40 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 38 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi · 4 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
1558 ft · 44 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
833 ft · 28 sec
-
13
Turn right
57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
-
14
Turn straight
2 mi · 3 min
-
15
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
-
16
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon and West Gulfport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
57.9 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sharon and Mostly Sunny near West Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sharon to West Gulfport?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Purvis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Sharon and 57.3 miles from West Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sharon and Mostly Sunny near West Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Purvis
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 Purvis.
Hattiesburg station
Hattiesburg, MS
Laurel station
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 95.73 mi (154.06 km).
#1 Sharon
Sharon is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7896000, -89.0986700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Gulfport
A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,329 |
| Coordinates | 30.4040900, -89.0942000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $16.51 | $33.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $22.70 | $45.41 |
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 · Nov 07, 2026