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Trip from Escatawpa, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

89.1 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

census designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States

Escatawpa, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Escatawpa, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Old Saracennia Road, James Street, Bay Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.46 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

44.5 miles from Escatawpa, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 89.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Saracennia Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Escatawpa, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Escatawpa, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Saracennia Road
James Street
Bay Street
Buschman Street
Mobile Street
East Pine Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Old Saracennia Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

16 ft · the route
2

Turn slight right

0.9 mi · 1 min
3

Turn right

0.4 mi · 37 sec
4

Continue on Old Saracennia Road

515 ft · 11 sec · Old Saracennia Road
5

Turn left

36 mi · 41 min
6

Take the exit slight left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
7

Merge slight left

26 mi · 30 min
8

Continue straight

17 mi · 19 min
9

Turn right onto James Street

6.7 mi · 12 min · James Street
10

Keep slight left to continue on James Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · James Street
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street

105 ft · 3 sec · Bay Street
12

Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bay Street
13

Turn right onto Buschman Street

512 ft · 16 sec · Buschman Street
14

Turn left onto Mobile Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Mobile Street
15

Turn left onto East Pine Street

423 ft · 18 sec · East Pine Street
16

Arrive at your destination

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 44.5 miles from Escatawpa, MS, or about 44m into the drive.

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 20 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.5 miles or 44m 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 16m

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 Escatawpa, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Escatawpa, MS

This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Escatawpa, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.5 mi from Escatawpa, MS · 44m into the drive

human settlement in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lucedale, MS

45 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

Lucedale, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

54.4 mi · 1h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Lucedale, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lucedale, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.5 miles from Escatawpa, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.46 one way

$26.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.77 $29.54
premium $4.56 $15.99 $31.98
diesel $5.61 $19.67 $39.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.36 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.47 $5.70

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Escatawpa, MS

Night in Escatawpa on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hattiesburg, MS

Night in Hattiesburg on Wednesday

Local time

11:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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 29m 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 Escatawpa, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Saracennia Road, James Street, Bay Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.5 miles from Escatawpa, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.46 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.
The drive from Escatawpa, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Escatawpa, MS to Hattiesburg, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Escatawpa, MS to Hattiesburg, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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