The drive from Gulfport, MS to Belmont, MS covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 63, I 10, MS 57 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on MS 63.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.86 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 124.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 124.9 miles, with most of the trip on MS 63 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.3 miles on MS 63.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 63 and I 10. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 124.9 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 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.3 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Mobile
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East: Mobile
5
38.9 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
5
39.1 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
114.7 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|US 45
Merge onto US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
121.4 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
Turn right onto Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
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 Gulfport, MS to Belmont, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pascagoula along the way.
Pascagoula
38.9 mi in|~45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 63
51.3 mi
58m
I 10
34.2 mi
36m
MS 57
24.2 mi
27m
US 45
6.7 mi
7m
25th Avenue
4.3 mi
7m
Buckatunna Millry Road
3.4 mi
13m
Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MS 63
— 51.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Belmont, MS.
1
Start on US 49
4.3 mi·7 min·25th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 10 East: Mobile
3
Merge onto I 10
34 mi·36 min·I 10
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
5
Keep slight left at fork
235 ft·10 sec
6
Turn left onto MS 63
51 mi·58 min·MS 63
7
Continue on MS 57
22 mi·24 min·MS 57
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on MS 57
2.3 mi·2 min·MS 57
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto US 45
6.7 mi·7 min·US 45
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
196 ft·11 sec·Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
11
Continue on Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
0.1 mi·26 sec·Buckatunna Mount Zion Road
12
Turn right onto Buckatunna Millry Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Buckatunna Millry Road
13
Continue on Buckatunna Millry Road
2.6 mi·10 min·Buckatunna Millry Road
14
Arrive at destination
Buckatunna Millry Road
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Gulfport, MS, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belmont, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Gulfport, 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.
The longest stretch is on MS 63 for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Gulfport, MS
· 1h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.86 one way
$37.73 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$20.71
$41.41
premium
$4.56
$22.42
$44.84
diesel
$5.61
$27.58
$55.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Destination Charger
Gulfport, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Biloxi, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Pilot Charging Station
Gulfport, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Gulfport, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Biloxi, Mississippi
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination: 7
Other: 6
EV Connect: 2
Blink: 2
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.5
0
$13.11
$6.00
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.93
$5.00
EV Truck/SUV
50
0
$17.49
$7.99
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Gulfport, MS
Afternoon
in Gulfport on Thursday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Belmont, MS
Afternoon
in Belmont on Thursday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 33m 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 Gulfport, MS to Belmont, MS covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 63, I 10, MS 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from Gulfport, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Gulfport, MS to Belmont, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Pascagoula along the way.
