Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
72.5 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: 大 董
The drive from Philadelphia, MS to Brandon, MS covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 25, MS 16, MS 471 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.08 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
36.3 miles from Philadelphia, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 72.5 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and MS 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.3 miles on MS 25.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and MS 16. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / West Beacon Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Philadelphia, MS to Brandon, MS is easy. At 1h 40m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / West Beacon Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MS 16): Navigation decision point; at 63.9 miles (MS 471): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19; MS 21 / West Beacon Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MS 16
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto MS 471 toward MS 471 South: Brandon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto MS 471
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 80 / West Government Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 31.3 mi | 35m |
| MS 16 | 30.1 mi | 44m |
| MS 471 | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| West Beacon Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| MS 15 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Government Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Government Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, MS and Brandon, MS.
Start on Front Street
Turn left onto MS 16; MS 19; MS 21
Turn straight onto MS 15; MS 21
Turn right onto MS 16
Take the ramp
Merge onto MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 471
Turn left onto MS 471
Turn left onto US 80
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 72.5 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.3 miles or 53m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandon, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, MS
This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.3 mi from Philadelphia, MS · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
The final approach into Brandon, 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 Brandon, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.08 one way
$22.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.11 | $32.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Philadelphia on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Brandon on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
36 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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