The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 81.3 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 44.4 miles on US 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 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
40.6 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 81.3 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 81.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.4 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 44.4 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 early in the drive near MS 969 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (MS 969 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (James Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Edwards Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MS 969 / North Main Street
Turn left onto MS 969 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|James Street
Enter roundabout onto James Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|Edwards Street
Turn right onto Edwards Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
48.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
6
69.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4A
Toward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hattiesburg, MS and Gulf Park Estates, MS, road signs point toward Biloxi and Mobile.
Biloxi
48.1 mi in|~1h 1m
Mobile
69.4 mi in|~1h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
44.4 mi
52m
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
20.5 mi
24m
Bienville Boulevard
4.2 mi
7m
Edwards Street
2.8 mi
6m
Washington Avenue
2.7 mi
4m
I 10
2.7 mi
2m
Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi
1m
Bay Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 44.4 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Gulf Park Estates, MS.
1
Start on US 11
27 ft·8 sec·East Pine Street
2
Turn left onto MS 969
0.3 mi·55 sec·North Main Street
3
Continue on MS 969
0.5 mi·1 min·Bay Street
4
Enter roundabout onto James Street
151 ft·3 sec·James Street
5
Continue on James Street
476 ft·13 sec·James Street
6
Turn right onto Edwards Street
2.8 mi·6 min·Edwards Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto US 49
0.3 mi·27 sec·US 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 49
2.1 mi·2 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 49
42 mi·49 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi
11
Continue on MS 67
20 mi·24 min·Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
12
Continue on I 110
0.1 mi·10 sec·I 110
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 4AToward I 10 East: Pascagoula, Mobile
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 10
15
Merge onto I 10
2.7 mi·2 min·I 10
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
18
Turn straight onto MS 609
2.7 mi·4 min·Washington Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 90
4.2 mi·7 min·Bienville Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Hanshaw Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Hanshaw Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
0.1 mi·24 sec·Old Spanish Trail
22
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
498 ft·15 sec·Beachview Drive
23
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
346 ft·20 sec·Palmetto Drive
24
Turn left onto North 6th Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·North 6th Street
25
Arrive at destination
North 6th Street
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 40.6 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 52m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulf Park Estates, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hattiesburg, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hattiesburg, MS
This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hattiesburg, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Hattiesburg, MS
· 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gulf Park Estates, MS
The final approach into Gulf Park Estates, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Mosaic Restaurant & Bar
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 75.5
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.28 one way
$24.56 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.48
$26.96
premium
$4.56
$14.59
$29.18
diesel
$5.61
$17.95
$35.90
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: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.54
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hattiesburg, MS
Morning
in Hattiesburg on Saturday
Local time
7:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Morning
in Gulf Park Estates on Saturday
Local time
7:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler 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 Hattiesburg, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 81.3 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 40.6 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 $12.28 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 81.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (MS 969 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (James Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Edwards Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hattiesburg, MS and Gulf Park Estates, MS, road signs point toward Biloxi and Mobile.
