Origin
Friars Point, MS
Late night in Friars Point on Monday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friars Point, MS to Hattiesburg, MS
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
258 mi
415 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Friars Point, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 258 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 49 South, North Martin Luther King Drive, US 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129 miles from Friars Point, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 44m highway drive covering 258 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 49 South and North Martin Luther King Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.3 miles on Highway 49 South.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 49 South is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 49 South and North Martin Luther King Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Washington Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 258 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 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (MS 161): Navigation decision point; at 121.3 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
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MS 161
At end of road, turn right onto MS 161
Navigation decision point
5
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
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US 49W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
6
170.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
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I 20; US 49
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
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
6
171 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49 toward Richland, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Richland, Hattiesburg
Towns Along This Route
Between Friars Point, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Richland.
Meridian
170.4 mi in
|
~3h 53m
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via I 20; US 49
Richland
171 mi in
|
~3h 53m
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via US 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 49 South | 80.3 mi | 1h 37m |
| North Martin Luther King Drive | 46.2 mi | 55m |
| US 61 | 43.9 mi | 54m |
| Jerry Clower Boulevard | 38.8 mi | 47m |
| MS 448 | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| US 49 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Stovall Road | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| Friars Point Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 49 South
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friars Point, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on 3rd Street
505 ft
·
28 sec
·
3rd Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
410 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto Sheriff Ridge Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheriff Ridge Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Street
5
Turn right onto Friars Point Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Friars Point Road
6
Turn slight right onto Mississippi Highway 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mississippi Highway 1
7
Turn left onto Stovall Road
6.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Stovall Road
8
Turn right onto West Lee Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lee Drive
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sherard Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sherard Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi
·
2 min
11
Turn right
44 mi
·
54 min
12
Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Peeler Avenue
13
Turn right
13 mi
·
23 min
14
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Drive
46 mi
·
55 min
·
North Martin Luther King Drive
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 49 South: Jackson
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 49 South: Jackson
17
Merge slight right onto Jerry Clower Boulevard
39 mi
·
47 min
·
Jerry Clower Boulevard
18
Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi
·
5 min
19
Keep slight left
3.8 mi
·
5 min
20
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
348 ft
·
5 sec
·
Meridian, Hattiesburg
22
Take the exit slight right toward Hattiesburg
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hattiesburg
23
Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richland, Hattiesburg
24
Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Highway 49 South
25
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
26
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
4 min
27
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Highway 42
28
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
29
Turn left onto Batson Street
154 ft
·
9 sec
·
Batson Street
30
Turn right
328 ft
·
26 sec
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pine Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pine Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129 miles from Friars Point, MS, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 80 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 43m
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 Friars Point, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Friars Point, MS
This is one driving day of about 258 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Friars Point, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 49 South for about 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129 mi from Friars Point, MS · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129 miles from Friars Point, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Highway 49 South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hattiesburg, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.44 one way
$78.88 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $43.26 | $86.52 |
| premium | $4.61 | $46.83 | $93.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.32 | $114.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.09 | $12.38 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Monday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Friars Point, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 258 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 49 South, North Martin Luther King Drive, US 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129 miles from Friars Point, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 258 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (MS 161): Navigation decision point; at 121.3 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Friars Point, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Richland.
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