Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
131.4 mi
211 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: Bingqian Li
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Pearl River, MS covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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, MS 19, MS 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.7 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.09 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
65.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
The drive from Hattiesburg, MS to Pearl River, MS covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
801 ft
Total Descent
442 ft
Highest Point
524 ft
~114.9 mi in
Elevation Range
360 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 131.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto MS 967 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MS 42 / Evelyn Gandy Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward South US 11, North Mississippi 19: Philadelphia, Meridian Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Hattiesburg, MS and Pearl River, MS, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa, Mississippi 19: Philadelphia and Meridian Airport.
Tuscaloosa
Mississippi 19: Philadelphia
Meridian Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 77.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| MS 19 | 36.7 mi | 54m |
| MS 16 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 59 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Beacon Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Evelyn Gandy Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Glendale Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hattiesburg, MS and Pearl River, MS.
Start on US 11
Turn right onto MS 967
At end of road, turn left onto Old Highway 42
Turn right onto Glendale Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Monroe Road
Turn left onto MS 42
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 59
Keep slight right at fork onto I 59
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 11
Turn left onto MS 19
At end of road, turn left onto MS 16; MS 19
Turn straight onto MS 15; MS 21
Turn right onto MS 16
Turn right onto North Oswald Road
Continue on Black Jack Road
Turn right onto High School Circle
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl River, 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 131.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Hattiesburg, MS · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Hattiesburg, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.7 miles.
The final approach into Pearl River, 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 Pearl River, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.09 one way
$40.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
| premium | $4.61 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.19 | $58.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Hattiesburg on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Pearl River on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Along the Route
86°F
Butler, AL
66 mi in
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.
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