How far is West Gulfport, MS from Pearlington, MS?
The driving distance from West Gulfport, MS to Pearlington, MS is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport and Pearlington.
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Start on Arkansas Avenue
9 m · 6 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: New Orleans
1436 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 607: NASA Stennis Space Center, Waveland
1532 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Gulfport and Pearlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 34m
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 West Gulfport and Mostly Cloudy near Pearlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Gulfport to Pearlington?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Diamondhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from West Gulfport and 20 miles from Pearlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Gulfport and Mostly Cloudy near Pearlington.
Stop Ideas Near Diamondhead
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 Diamondhead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Gulfport and Pearlington. Straight-line distance: 32.7 mi (52.62 km).
#1 West Gulfport
A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,329 |
| Coordinates | 30.4040900, -89.0942000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearlington
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi
| Population | 1,332 |
| Coordinates | 30.2465800, -89.6111700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearlington (-89.61117, 30.24658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
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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