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Trip from Pearl River, MS to Meridian, MS

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

46.2 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Downtown Meridian, MS, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pearl River, MS to Meridian, MS covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Holland Avenue, MS 16, 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.6 miles on Holland Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.06 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23.1 miles from Pearl River, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 46.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holland Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 36.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

533 ft 297 ft

Total Climb

390 ft

Total Descent

573 ft

Highest Point

533 ft

~27 mi in

Elevation Range

236 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Black Jack Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Black Jack Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (MS 16; MS 21 / West Beacon Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.1 miles (MS 19 / Holland Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 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 | Black Jack Road

Turn left onto Black Jack Road

Navigation decision point

4
6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | MS 16; MS 21 / West Beacon Street

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 16; MS 21 / West Beacon Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
8.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | MS 19 / Holland Avenue

Turn right onto MS 19 / Holland Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | 25th Avenue

Turn right onto 25th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Holland Avenue 36.6 mi 54m
MS 16 4.9 mi 7m
8th Street 1.4 mi 2m
Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
MS 15 0.8 mi 1m
West Beacon Street 0.6 mi <1m
North Oswald Road 0.3 mi 1m
Black Jack Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Holland Avenue — 36.6 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on High School Circle

59 ft · 7 sec · High School Circle
2

Turn left onto Black Jack Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Black Jack Road
3

Continue on North Oswald Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Oswald Road
4

Turn left onto MS 16

4.9 mi · 7 min · MS 16
5

Turn left onto MS 15; MS 16; MS 21

0.8 mi · 1 min · MS 15; MS 16; MS 21
6

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 16; MS 21

0.6 mi · 58 sec · West Beacon Street
7

Continue on MS 16; MS 19; MS 21

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Turn right onto MS 19

37 mi · 54 min · Holland Avenue
9

Continue on 8th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
10

Turn right onto 25th Avenue

272 ft · 11 sec · 25th Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

25th Avenue

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 23.1 miles from Pearl River, MS, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.6 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 46.2 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.1 miles or 35m 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

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pearl River, 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 River, MS

This is one driving day of about 46.2 miles and 1h 10m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Holland Avenue for about 36.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.1 mi from Pearl River, MS · 35m into the drive

Downtown Butler, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, AL

23 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

Butler, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butler, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Pearl River, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Meridian, MS

The final approach into Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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

$7.06 one way

$14.13 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $7.75 $15.49
premium $4.61 $8.39 $16.77
diesel $5.64 $10.26 $20.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.9 0 $4.85 $2.22
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.04 $1.85
EV Truck/SUV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 10 hours ago

Origin

Pearl River, MS

Late night in Pearl River on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

SSE 5 mph 0% chance CDT NWS forecast

Destination

Meridian, MS

Late night in Meridian on Sunday

Local time

3:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Butler, AL

23 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

21 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 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pearl River, MS to Meridian, MS covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holland Avenue, MS 16, 8th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 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 $7.06 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 is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Black Jack Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (MS 16; MS 21 / West Beacon Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.1 miles (MS 19 / Holland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pearl River, MS to Meridian, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 297 ft to 533 ft elevation with about 390 ft of total climbing.

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