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1h 43m
Distance
78.4 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit, MS
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The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Summit, MS covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 98, Hardy Street, Northwest Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.4 miles on US 98. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.99 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 78.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 98 and Hardy Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.4 miles on US 98.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and Hardy Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11 / East Pine Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 43m 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: near the start (US 11 / East Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Hardy Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart onto US 11 / East Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto US 51 / West Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Robb Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 98 | 68.4 mi | 1h 24m |
| Hardy Street | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Northwest Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Georgia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mississippi Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Summit, MS.
Start on US 11
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Hardy Street
Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street
Continue on Hardy Street
Continue on US 98
Continue on US 98
Continue on US 98
Continue on US 98
Continue on US 98
Turn sharp right onto US 51
Turn left onto US 51
Continue on US 51
Continue on US 51
Continue on US 51
Turn left onto Robb Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 78.4 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summit, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hattiesburg, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.2 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 78.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 98 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.4 miles.
The final approach into Summit, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Summit, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| premium | $4.61 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
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: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hattiesburg on Monday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Summit on Monday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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