Origin
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Late night in Gulf Park Estates on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulf Park Estates, MS to West Gulfport, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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.
West Gulfport, MS
N Qurash
Trip Overview
The drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to West Gulfport, MS covers 26.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Bienville Boulevard, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 26.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Bienville Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Bienville Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Palmetto 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 26.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Palmetto Drive
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Beachview Drive
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Old Spanish Trail
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
Navigation decision point
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Arkansas Avenue
Turn right onto Arkansas 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.
On the drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to West Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
24.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Bienville Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 49 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hanshaw Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Beachview Drive | <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 Park Estates, MS and West Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North 6th Street
2
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
346 ft
·
20 sec
·
Palmetto Drive
3
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
498 ft
·
18 sec
·
Beachview Drive
4
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Spanish Trail
5
Turn left onto Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hanshaw Road
6
Turn left onto US 90
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bienville Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto MS 609
3.0 mi
·
5 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Arkansas Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
West Gulfport, MS
Late night in West Gulfport on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
37m 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 West Gulfport, MS covers 26.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Bienville Boulevard, Washington Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 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 $4.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to West Gulfport, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
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