Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Photo: Alexander Krivitskiy
If you are planning to travel from Brookhaven to Pearl, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 57.6-mile trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 6 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the journey is quite economical. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Mississippi, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is highly practical for those needing to move between these two points efficiently without any mandatory stops required along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Brookhaven, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
This trip is heavily focused on interstate travel, with 94% of your time spent on major highways. You will primarily utilize I-55 and I-20, which offer a predictable and fast-paced environment for the majority of the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 50.9 miles on I-55, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. Toward the end of the journey, you will transition off the main interstate and navigate via Union St Extended Northeast to reach your destination. Overall, it is a utilitarian highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 550 / Schwem Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 57.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MS 550 / Schwem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto MS 550 / Schwem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MS 550 / West Congress Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 51
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Brookhaven, MS and Pearl, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
Meridian
Hattiesburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 50.9 mi | 54m |
| I 20 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Union St Extended Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Pearson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Monticello Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Union Church Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, MS and Pearl, MS.
Start on MS 184
Turn right onto MS 550
Turn left onto MS 550
Continue on MS 550
Turn right onto US 51
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
Take the exit
Turn left onto MS 468
Turn straight
Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
Arrive at destination
Because this drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a wise strategy. Given that there are no required stops on this 57.6-mile route, you can easily complete the journey in a single push without needing to factor in extra rest time. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before you head out, as the $9 estimate is based on typical consumption for a trip of this length. Since the vast majority of your travel occurs on I-55 and I-20, stay alert for standard highway merging and interstate traffic patterns. Use the straightforward nature of this route to your advantage by planning your arrival in Pearl with precision.
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.
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 57.6 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookhaven, MS
This is one driving day of about 57.6 miles and 1h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Brookhaven, MS · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
The final approach into Pearl, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pearl, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.61 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.80 | $25.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Pearl on Sunday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
29 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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