Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Friday
Local time
2:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hattiesburg, MS to Sharon, MS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharon, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Sharon, MS covers 39.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway, Evelyn Gandy Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 39.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 967 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MS 967 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MS 967 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Old Highway 42
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway
Turn left onto MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
29.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 24.4 mi | 26m |
| Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Evelyn Gandy Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Highway 15 North | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Glendale Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South 16th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Parker Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
— 24.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Sharon, MS.
1
Start on US 11
27 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Pine Street
2
Turn right onto MS 967
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Highway 42
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Glendale Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Glendale Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Monroe Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Monroe Road
6
Turn left onto MS 42
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Evelyn Gandy Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 59
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto South 16th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on MS 15
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 15 North
13
Turn right onto Parker Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Parker Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto Old Bay Springs Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Bay Springs Road
15
Turn straight onto Audubon Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Audubon Drive
16
Turn right onto Northview Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northview Drive
17
Turn slight left onto MS 537
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
18
Turn left onto Sharon Moss Road
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sharon Moss Road
19
Arrive at destination
Sharon Moss Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sharon, MS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sharon, MS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Sharon, MS
Late night in Sharon on Friday
Local time
2:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Laurel, MS
20 mi in
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
18 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
54m 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 Hattiesburg, MS to Sharon, MS covers 39.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway, Evelyn Gandy Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Hattiesburg, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.91 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 967 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hattiesburg, MS to Sharon, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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