Trip from Pearl River, MS to Gulfport, MS

Drive Time

4h 11m

Distance

202.6 mi

326 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pearl River, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 202.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 59, US 49, Holland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.7 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

101.3 miles from Pearl River, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 11m highway drive covering 202.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 59 and US 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.7 miles on I 59.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

523 ft 20 ft

Total Climb

495 ft

Total Descent

998 ft

Highest Point

523 ft

Elevation Range

503 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and US 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.8 miles in near I 59.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 202.6 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: at 47.8 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.5 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

47.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | I 59

Keep slight left at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

136.5 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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

139.7 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

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 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gu...

140 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

140.2 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | US 49

Turn right onto US 49

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Pearl River, MS and Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mobile, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

New Orleans

47.8 mi in | ~1h 12m | via I 59

Mobile

136.5 mi in | ~2h 48m | via US 98

Mississippi Gulf Coast

139.7 mi in | ~2h 52m

Multi Purpose Center

140 mi in | ~2h 53m

Hattiesburg

140 mi in | ~2h 53m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 59	88.7 mi	1h 36m
US 49	62.4 mi	1h 17m
Holland Avenue	36.6 mi	54m
MS 16	4.9 mi	7m
US 98	3.2 mi	4m
I 20	1.6 mi	1m
Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
Airport Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 59 — 88.7 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl River, MS and Gulfport, MS.

Start on High School Circle

59 ft · 7 sec · High School Circle

Turn left onto Black Jack Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Black Jack Road

Continue on North Oswald Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Oswald Road

Turn left onto MS 16

4.9 mi · 7 min · MS 16

Turn left onto MS 15; MS 16; MS 21

0.8 mi · 1 min · MS 15; MS 16; MS 21

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 16; MS 21

0.6 mi · 58 sec · West Beacon Street

Continue on MS 16; MS 19; MS 21

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn right onto MS 19

37 mi · 54 min · Holland Avenue

Turn right onto MS 19

1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Boulevard

Turn right onto North Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 80

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 20; I 59; US 80

Keep slight left at fork onto I 59

89 mi · 1 hr 36 min · I 59

Toward I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 98

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 98

Toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 49

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US 49

Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto US 49

4.5 mi · 7 min · US 49

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 49

215 ft · 16 sec · 25th Avenue

Arrive at destination

US 49

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 101.3 miles from Pearl River, MS, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.7 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.3 miles or 2h 10m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulfport, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pearl River, 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 Pearl River, MS

This is one driving day of about 202.6 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pearl River, 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 I 59 for about 88.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.3 mi from Pearl River, MS · 2h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

101 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from Pearl River, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.7 miles.

Arriving in Gulfport, MS

The final approach into Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, 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

$30.97 one way

$61.94 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$33.97	$67.94
premium	$4.61	$36.77	$73.54
diesel	$5.64	$45.01	$90.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.8	0	$21.27	$9.72
Efficient EV	50.7	0	$17.73	$8.10
EV Truck/SUV	81	1	$28.36	$12.97

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Pearl River, MS

Late night in Pearl River on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

SSE 5 mph 0% chance CDT NWS forecast

Destination

Gulfport, MS

Late night in Gulfport on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live forecast

Along the Route

85°F

Magee, MS

101 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 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

4h 11m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pearl River, MS to Gulfport, MS covers 202.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 59, US 49, Holland Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.3 miles from Pearl River, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.97 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Pearl River, MS and Gulfport, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mobile, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Multi Purpose Center and Hattiesburg.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 20 ft to 523 ft elevation with about 495 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Pearl River, MS to Gulfport, MS

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gulfport, MS

Fuel & Cost

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Pearl River, MS

Gulfport, MS

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 11m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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