The drive from Pearl, MS to Moss Point, MS covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, US 98, MS 63 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.9 miles on US 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.59 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
91.4 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 182.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 40m highway drive covering 182.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and US 98. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.9 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 19 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 59.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 98. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Park Drive.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Pine Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 84.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.5 miles (I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Pine Park Drive
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
7
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
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 I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast
6
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Mississippi Gulf Coast
7
92.3 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 98
Take the exit onto US 98 toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
4
182.4 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|Mc Innis Avenue
Turn left onto Mc Innis Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pearl, MS and Moss Point, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and Mobile.
Gulf Coast
84.2 mi in|~1h 44m
Mississippi Gulf Coast
84.5 mi in|~1h 44m|via I 59
Mobile
92.3 mi in|~1h 53m|via US 98
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
59.9 mi
1h 12m
US 98
50.2 mi
58m
MS 63
36 mi
41m
Highway 49 South
22.6 mi
28m
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.7 mi
8m
MS 613
2.9 mi
4m
Old Brandon Road
0.9 mi
1m
US 80
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Moss Point, MS.
1
Start on Old Country Club Road
79 ft·3 sec·Old Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft·8 sec·Pine Park Drive
3
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Old Brandon Road
4
Turn left onto US 80; MS 468
0.8 mi·1 min·US 80; MS 468
5
Turn left onto Highway 49 South
23 mi·28 min·Highway 49 South
6
Continue on US 49
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49; MS 42
1.1 mi·1 min·US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·36 sec
Toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf CoastUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 59
7.7 mi·8 min·Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Toward Mississippi Gulf CoastUse the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 98
18 mi·21 min·US 98
Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, MobileUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 98
32 mi·37 min·US 98
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
14
Turn right onto MS 63
36 mi·41 min·MS 63
15
Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road
0.5 mi·48 sec·Old Saracennia Road
16
Turn left onto MS 613
2.9 mi·4 min·MS 613
17
Turn left onto Mc Innis Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Mc Innis Avenue
18
Turn left
64 ft·4 sec
19
Arrive at 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 91.4 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 40 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.4 miles or 1h 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 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moss Point, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pearl, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Pearl, MS
This is one driving day of about 182.7 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Pearl, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 59.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.4 mi from Pearl, MS
· 1h 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.59 one way
$55.18 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.29
$60.58
premium
$4.56
$32.79
$65.58
diesel
$5.61
$40.34
$80.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.8
0
$19.18
$8.77
Efficient EV
45.7
0
$15.99
$7.31
EV Truck/SUV
73.1
0
$25.58
$11.69
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pearl, MS
Afternoon
in Pearl on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moss Point, MS
Afternoon
in Moss Point on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
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
2 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 40m 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 Pearl, MS to Moss Point, MS covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, US 98, MS 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.4 miles from Pearl, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.59 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Pine Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 84.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.5 miles (I 59 / Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pearl, MS and Moss Point, MS, road signs point toward Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and Mobile.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
