Origin
West Gulfport, MS
Night in West Gulfport on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Gulfport, MS to Sharon, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
108.3 mi
174 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Gulfport, MS
N Qurash
Sharon, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Sharon, MS covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.1 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.36 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.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 108.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from West Gulfport, MS to Sharon, MS covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 60.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 108.3 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: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 60.4 miles (US 98): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles (US 98): 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
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US 98
Merge onto US 98
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 98
Take the exit onto US 98 toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
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 I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
7
98.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
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 West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
7
98.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Sharon, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Laurel along the way.
Laurel
62.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
|
via US 98
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 60.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway | 35.1 mi | 37m |
| Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| US 98 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Highway 15 North | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South 16th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Parker Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northview Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gulfport, MS and Sharon, MS.
1
Start on Arkansas Avenue
31 ft
·
6 sec
·
Arkansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 49
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto US 98
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 98
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 98
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 98
Toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 59; US 98
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward West US 84, North MS 15: 16th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft
·
5 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto South 16th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on MS 15
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 15 North
13
Turn right onto Parker Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Parker Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto Old Bay Springs Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Bay Springs Road
15
Turn straight onto Audubon Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Audubon Drive
16
Turn right onto Northview Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northview Drive
17
Turn slight left onto MS 537
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway
18
Turn left onto Sharon Moss Road
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sharon Moss Road
19
Arrive at destination
Sharon Moss Road
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 54.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sharon, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving West Gulfport, 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 West Gulfport, MS
This is one driving day of about 108.3 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from West Gulfport, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.1 mi from West Gulfport, MS · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
Arriving in Sharon, MS
The final approach into Sharon, 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 Sharon, 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
$16.36 one way
$32.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.95 | $35.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $19.44 | $38.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sharon, MS
Night in Sharon on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
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
2h 13m 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 West Gulfport, MS to Sharon, MS covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway, Randy Chancellor Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from West Gulfport, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.36 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 108.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 60.4 miles (US 98): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Gulfport, MS to Sharon, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Laurel along the way.
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