Origin
Gulf Hills, MS
Afternoon in Gulf Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulf Hills, 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
32m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulf Hills, MS
Siarhei Nester
Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gulf Hills, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 23.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 49, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| US 49 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West el Bonito Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hugh Seymour Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shore Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 15.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Hills, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on West el Bonito Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
West el Bonito Drive
2
Turn right onto Shore Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Shore Drive
3
Continue on Shore Drive
192 ft
·
8 sec
·
Shore Drive
4
Continue on Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ridge Road
5
Turn left
288 ft
·
12 sec
6
Continue on Hugh Seymour Lane
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hugh Seymour Lane
7
Turn left onto MS 609
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
9
Merge onto I 10
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 10
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
11
Merge onto US 49
456 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 49
12
Turn straight onto US 49
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 49
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
25th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
US 49
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Shore Drive
Turn right onto Shore Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MS 609 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto MS 609 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 South: Gulfport, Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
2 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
23.2 mi in 32m, mostly highway — 15.3 mi of that is on I 10.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 49. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Shore Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (Shore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MS 609 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gulf Hills, MS to Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
18.3 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Shore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (MS 609 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulfport, MS before heading back.
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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