Origin
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Late night in Gulf Park Estates on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Gulfport, MS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Eddie O.
Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 22.6 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beach Boulevard, Bienville Boulevard, East Beach Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on Beach Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 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
11.3 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 22.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beach Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Palmetto Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Palmetto Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Beachview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Old Spanish Trail): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Palmetto Drive
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Beachview Drive
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Old Spanish Trail
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Hanshaw Road
Turn left onto Hanshaw Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 90 / Bienville Boulevard
Turn left onto US 90 / Bienville Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Boulevard | 10 mi | 18m |
| Bienville Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| East Beach Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Biloxi Bay Bridge | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Beach Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hanshaw Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beach Boulevard
— 10 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Park Estates, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on North 6th Street
0.2 mi
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40 sec
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North 6th Street
2
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
346 ft
·
20 sec
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Palmetto Drive
3
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
498 ft
·
18 sec
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Beachview Drive
4
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Old Spanish Trail
5
Turn left onto Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Hanshaw Road
6
Turn left onto US 90
5.2 mi
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8 min
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Bienville Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 90
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Biloxi Bay Bridge
8
Continue on US 90
10.0 mi
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18 min
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Beach Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 90
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Beach Drive
10
Continue on US 90
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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East Beach Boulevard
11
Turn right onto US 49
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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US 49
12
Arrive at destination
US 49
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 11.3 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10 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 22.6 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
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 Gulf Park Estates, 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 Gulf Park Estates, MS
This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Beach Boulevard for about 10 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Gulf Park Estates, MS · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gulfport, MS
The final approach into Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, 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
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
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
Late night in Gulfport on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
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
40m 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 Gulf Park Estates, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 22.6 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beach Boulevard, Bienville Boulevard, East Beach Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Palmetto Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Beachview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Old Spanish Trail): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Gulfport, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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