How far is Waynesboro, MS from Gulfport, MS?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, MS to Gulfport, MS is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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 George County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and Gulfport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and Gulfport.
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Start on Azalea Drive
1427 ft · 30 sec · Azalea Drive
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Turn right onto Mississippi Drive
4.3 mi · 8 min · Mississippi Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.5 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
50.4 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
139 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
4.5 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 Waynesboro and Gulfport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mississippi Drive
Continue straight
50.4 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Waynesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gulfport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waynesboro to Gulfport?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Lucedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Waynesboro and 67 miles from Gulfport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waynesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gulfport.
Stop Ideas Near Lucedale
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 Lucedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 94.13 mi (151.49 km).
#1 Waynesboro
City in Mississippi
| Population | 4,866 |
| Coordinates | 31.6748800, -88.6461500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.61 | $51.23 |
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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