The drive from Gulf Park Estates, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway, Bienville Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on US 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.23 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.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 81 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 81 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.6 miles on US 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 19 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 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.1 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46D-B
Toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air...
7
11.4 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46C
Toward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
6
32.2 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
6
80 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|James Street
At end of road, turn left onto James Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
80.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|Bay Street
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gulf Park Estates, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward Keesler Air Force Base and Jackson.
Keesler Air Force Base
11.1 mi in|~19m
Jackson
32.2 mi in|~45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
44.6 mi
52m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.4 mi
23m
Bienville Boulevard
4.2 mi
7m
Washington Avenue
3 mi
5m
Edwards Street
2.8 mi
6m
I 10
2.2 mi
2m
Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi
1m
Bay Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 44.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Park Estates, MS and Hattiesburg, 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
2.2 mi·2 min·I 10
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 46D-BToward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 46CToward MS 15, MS 67: MS 15, MS 67
13
Merge onto MS 15; MS 67
20 mi·23 min·Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
15
Merge onto US 49
40 mi·46 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 49
2.4 mi·2 min·US 49
18
Turn right onto Edwards Street
2.8 mi·6 min·Edwards Street
Use the right lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto James Street
465 ft·11 sec·James Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto Bay Street
106 ft·2 sec·Bay Street
21
Continue on Bay Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Bay Street
22
Turn right onto Buschman Street
512 ft·15 sec·Buschman Street
23
Turn left onto Mobile Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Mobile Street
24
Turn left onto US 11
422 ft·18 sec·East Pine Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 11
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 40.5 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Gulf Park Estates, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gulf Park Estates, MS
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Gulf Park Estates, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 44.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Gulf Park Estates, MS
· 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.23 one way
$24.47 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.43
$26.86
premium
$4.56
$14.54
$29.08
diesel
$5.61
$17.88
$35.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.09
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Morning
in Gulf Park Estates on Saturday
Local time
7:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hattiesburg, MS
Morning
in Hattiesburg on Saturday
Local time
7:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
23 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
1h 47m 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 Hattiesburg, MS covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway, Bienville Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 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 $12.23 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 81 miles you will encounter 19 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 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gulf Park Estates, MS and Hattiesburg, MS, road signs point toward Keesler Air Force Base and Jackson.
