Origin
Gulfport, MS
Afternoon in Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulfport, MS
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Gulf Hills, MS
Siarhei Nester
The drive from Gulfport, MS to Gulf Hills, MS covers 22.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, 25th Avenue, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 15 mi | 16m |
| 25th Avenue | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hugh Seymour Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West el Bonito Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shore Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, MS and Gulf Hills, MS.
Start on US 49
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MS 609
Turn right onto Hugh Seymour Lane
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Continue on Shore Drive
Turn left onto West el Bonito Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.7 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Hugh Seymour Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West el Bonito Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Gulfport on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Gulf Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
22.5 mi in 31m, mostly highway — 15 mi of that is on I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and 25th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.7 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.7 miles (Hugh Seymour Lane): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
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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