Origin
Meridian, MS
Evening in Meridian on Sunday
Local time
8:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
162.6 mi
262 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
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6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 162.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 8th Street, 23rd Avenue, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.86 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
81.3 miles from Meridian, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 162.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
8th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 23rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 22nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roebuck Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MS 57 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Spanish Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beachview Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
8th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, MS and Gulf Park Estates, MS.
1
Start on 25th Avenue
272 ft
·
14 sec
·
25th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
8th Street
3
Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
23rd Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
394 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
5
Turn right onto 22nd Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
22nd Avenue
6
Continue on Roebuck Drive
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Roebuck Drive
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
8
Merge slight left
7.1 mi
·
8 min
9
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
10
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
11
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
12
Continue straight
5.5 mi
·
6 min
13
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
14
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
4 min
16
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
17
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
4.9 mi
·
5 min
19
Continue straight
17 mi
·
20 min
20
Keep slight right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
21
Continue straight
23 mi
·
25 min
22
Continue straight
50 mi
·
57 min
23
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
24
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MS 57: Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs
26
Keep slight left
318 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn left
3.4 mi
·
6 min
28
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
29
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Beachview Drive
30
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
344 ft
·
21 sec
·
Palmetto Drive
31
Turn left onto North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North 6th Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.3 miles from Meridian, MS, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.3 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, MS
This is one driving day of about 162.6 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meridian, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.3 mi from Meridian, MS · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.3 miles from Meridian, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gulf Park Estates, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.86 one way
$49.71 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $27.26 | $54.53 |
| premium | $4.61 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.12 | $72.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.07 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.23 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.76 | $10.41 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Gulf Park Estates, MS
Evening in Gulf Park Estates on Sunday
Local time
8:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 14m 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 Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 162.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 8th Street, 23rd Avenue, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.3 miles from Meridian, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Meridian, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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