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Trip from Belmont, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

65.7 mi

106 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Belmont, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 42, Dogwood Avenue, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on MS 42. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32.9 miles from Belmont, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Belmont, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 42 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 45.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (MS 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 45

Turn left onto US 45

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
10.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | MS 57

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 57

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
42.9 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | MS 42 / Dogwood Avenue

Turn right onto MS 42 / Dogwood Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 42 30.6 mi 42m
Dogwood Avenue 18.4 mi 26m
US 45 6.8 mi 7m
Buckatunna Millry Road 3.4 mi 13m
East Central Avenue 2.5 mi 5m
MS 57 1.2 mi 1m
US 11 0.8 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MS 42 — 30.6 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.

1

Start on Buckatunna Millry Road

3.4 mi · 13 min · Buckatunna Millry Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
3

Continue on Buckatunna Mount Zion Road

322 ft · 19 sec · Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
4

Turn left onto US 45

6.8 mi · 7 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 57

1.2 mi · 1 min · MS 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

164 ft · 5 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto MS 42

31 mi · 42 min · MS 42
9

Turn left onto MS 15; MS 42

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Front Street
10

Turn right onto MS 42

18 mi · 26 min · Dogwood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

2.5 mi · 5 min · East Central Avenue
12

Turn slight left onto US 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 11
13

Continue on US 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
14

Turn right onto US 11

0.4 mi · 50 sec · East Pine Street
15

Arrive at destination

US 11

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.9 miles from Belmont, MS, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.9 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Belmont, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Belmont, MS

This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Belmont, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MS 42 for about 30.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.9 mi from Belmont, MS · 53m into the drive

Downtown Richton, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richton, MS

33 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Richton, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

22.6 mi · 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Chatom, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richton, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Belmont, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hattiesburg, MS

The final approach into Hattiesburg, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 65.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 65.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Time Will Tell Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 65.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 65.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.92 one way

$19.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $10.89 $21.78
premium $4.56 $11.79 $23.58
diesel $5.61 $14.51 $29.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.15
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.75 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Belmont, MS

Evening in Belmont on Thursday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hattiesburg, MS

Evening in Hattiesburg on Thursday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

27 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 43m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belmont, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 42, Dogwood Avenue, US 45. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Belmont, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (MS 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Belmont, MS to Hattiesburg, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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