Origin
Friars Point, MS
Afternoon in Friars Point on Saturday
Local time
1:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Friars Point, MS to Gulfport, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
333.3 mi
536 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friars Point, MS
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Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Friars Point, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 333.3 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Sheriff Ridge Avenue, South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.34 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
166.6 miles from Friars Point, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Sheriff Ridge Avenue | — | — |
| South Street | — | — |
| Friars Point Road | — | — |
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| Stovall Road | — | — |
| West Lee Drive | — | — |
| Sherard Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friars Point, MS and Gulfport, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
28
Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast
31
Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg
32
Turn right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
33
Turn straight
4.5 mi
·
7 min
34
Continue on 25th Avenue
217 ft
·
16 sec
·
25th Avenue
35
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 166.6 miles from Friars Point, MS, or about 2h 54m 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 73 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.6 miles or 2h 54m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulfport, 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.
+
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 333.3 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.6 miles from Friars Point, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.34 one way
$100.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $55.26 | $110.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $59.82 | $119.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.59 | $147.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100 | 1 | $35.00 | $16.00 |
| Efficient EV | 83.3 | 0 | $29.16 | $13.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.3 | 1 | $46.66 | $21.33 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
1:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
4 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
5h 48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
333.3 mi in 5h 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Friars Point, MS to Gulfport, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 48m. Total distance: 333.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Friars Point, MS to Gulfport, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gulfport, MS before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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