How far is Summit, MS from Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Summit, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summit and Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit and Gulfport.
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Start on Robb Street
12 m · 4 sec · Robb Street
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Turn right onto South Laurel Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Laurel Street
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Turn right onto Marion Avenue
683 ft · 23 sec · Marion Avenue
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Turn right onto Smithdale Road
2641 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road
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Turn left
1051 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
47.5 mi · 51 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
39.3 mi · 42 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
2617 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on 25th Avenue
66 m · 16 sec · 25th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summit and Gulfport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Smithdale Road
Merge slight left
54.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summit and Sunny near Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summit to Gulfport?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Picayune is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Summit and 75.9 miles from Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.11 one way or $40.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summit and Sunny near Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Picayune
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 Picayune.
Picayune
Slidell
Gulfport, MS
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summit and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 103.3 mi (166.24 km).
#1 Summit
Human settlement in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 31.2837900, -90.4684300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gulfport
The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,438 |
| Coordinates | 30.3674200, -89.0928200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Avenue (-89.092823, 30.36742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.62 | $45.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.75 | $57.51 |
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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