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Trip from Biloxi, MS to New Hope, MS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

263.4 mi

424 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 57m ★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Biloxi, MS

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New Hope, MS

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Biloxi, Mississippi, to New Hope, Mississippi, covers a distance of 263.4 miles and is estimated to take approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. This highway-focused drive, primarily utilizing Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway and US 45, is well-suited for a single day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of around $40, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. You'll find this route offers a straightforward path with minimal complexity, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

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

131.7 miles from Biloxi, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway 88.4 mi 1h 35m
US 45 82.8 mi 1h 35m
US 49 42.2 mi 49m
MS 15 20.7 mi 24m
I 59 9 mi 10m
Alabama Street 4.3 mi 7m
US 98 3.3 mi 4m
I 110 3.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway — 88.4 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi, MS and New Hope, MS.

1

Start on Howard Avenue

91 ft · 6 sec · Howard Avenue
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Division Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Division Street
4

Take the ramp onto Bohn Street

139 ft · 3 sec · Bohn Street
5

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 37 sec
6

Merge onto I 110

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 110
7

Continue on MS 15; MS 67

21 mi · 24 min · MS 15; MS 67
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
9

Merge onto US 49

40 mi · 46 min · US 49
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 49

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
12

Merge onto US 98

2.5 mi · 2 min · US 98
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Merge onto I 59; US 98

88 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 59

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 59
Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 45 North: Macon Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto US 45

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 45
Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

3.4 mi · 4 min · US 45
Toward US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
19

Continue on US 45

14 mi · 16 min · US 45
20

Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road

312 ft · 5 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

3.1 mi · 3 min
Toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
24

Turn straight onto MS 69

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
25

Enter roundabout onto MS 69; MS 182

63 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
26

Continue on MS 69; MS 182

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Continue on MS 69; MS 182

4.3 mi · 7 min · Alabama Street
28

Turn right onto New Hope Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · New Hope Road
29

Arrive at destination

New Hope Road

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour, 10-minute drive, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach New Hope without feeling rushed, and it allows for a single planned stop. Given the 263.4-mile distance, consider a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary, keeping the $40 fuel budget in mind. Pay attention to highway signage as you navigate between Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway and US 45 to ensure smooth transitions. This trip is manageable in one day, offering flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed.

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 131.7 miles from Biloxi, MS, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.4 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 58 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.7 miles or 2h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 8m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Biloxi, 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 Biloxi, MS

This is one driving day of about 263.4 miles and 5h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Biloxi, 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 Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway for about 88.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Newton County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, MS

132 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

Hattiesburg, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.7 miles from Biloxi, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meridian, Mississippi

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third · 1h 51m to go 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

PJ's Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Meridian, Mississippi

2.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Blue Truck Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Macon, Mississippi

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 44min to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16625496068

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

PJ's Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16012865941

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16014823280

Visit website

Mosaic Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12288189885

Visit website

The Mexican Kitchen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Mississippi

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+16623284441

Visit website

The Daily Grind

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16014858099

Visit website

Cater's Market Meridian

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+16014825515

Visit website

Blue Truck Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Macon, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16625496068

RBT Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Macon, Mississippi

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

+18889462847

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12285463100

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Destination Charger

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18009462946

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12283867111

Visit website

Chevrolet Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.1 mi from route

Wiggins, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18003239935

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18007252239

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

D'Iberville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Dunn's Falls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Enterprise, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16016558550

Visit website

Biloxi Lighthouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Biloxi, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12283743105

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

Time Will Tell Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12288723164

Visit website

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015120270

Visit website

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 234 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
25.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
7
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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
8
159.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | I 59

Keep slight right at fork onto I 59 toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscalo...
6
168.6 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit toward US 45 North: Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 45 North: Macon
6
234 mi into trip | ~4h 29m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.78 one way

$79.56 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $43.67 $87.34
premium $4.56 $47.28 $94.55
diesel $5.61 $58.16 $116.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79 0 $27.66 $12.64
Efficient EV 65.9 0 $23.05 $10.54
EV Truck/SUV 105.4 1 $36.88 $16.86

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Biloxi, MS

Late night in Biloxi on Tuesday

Local time

5:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

SE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

New Hope, MS

Late night in New Hope on Tuesday

Local time

5:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Newton, MS

132 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

20 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

5h 10m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey on main roads like Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway and US 45. Expect stretches of consistent speed on these main arteries, including one segment of 88.4 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway without significant interruptions. While not characterized by winding country lanes, the transitions between these highways offer a sense of progression through the Mississippi landscape. The overall driving experience is one of steady progress rather than highly varied terrain.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.4 mi on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 263.4 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 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.6 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Biloxi, MS and New Hope, MS, road signs point toward Jackson, Laurel, Tuscaloosa and Aberdeen.

Jackson

25.1 mi in | ~32m

Laurel

70.4 mi in | ~1h 26m | via US 98

Tuscaloosa

159.6 mi in | ~3h 3m | via I 59

Aberdeen

234 mi in | ~4h 29m | via US 45

About the Cities

Starting in Biloxi, MS

Full guide →

Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. It's well known for its beaches and nine casinos. It is also home to the "Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum", which serves as a museum of the Confederacy.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 263.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 88.4 miles on Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Hope, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles (US 98): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.6 miles (I 59): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Hope, MS before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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