Origin
Brookhaven, MS
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, MS to Pearl, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, MS
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Pearl, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Brookhaven to Pearl, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 57.6-mile trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 6 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the journey is quite economical. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Mississippi, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is highly practical for those needing to move between these two points efficiently without any mandatory stops required along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 50.9 mi | 54m |
| I 20 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Union St Extended Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Pearson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Monticello Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Union Church Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 50.9 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, MS and Pearl, MS.
1
Start on MS 184
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Monticello Street
2
Turn right onto MS 550
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Schwem Avenue
3
Turn left onto MS 550
528 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Congress Street
4
Continue on MS 550
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Church Road
5
Turn right onto US 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
6
Turn left onto Union St Extended Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union St Extended Northeast
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 55
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 55
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 20; US 49
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MS 468: Pearl
12
Turn left onto MS 468
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pearson Road
13
Turn straight
290 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Old Brandon Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Brandon Road
15
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pine Park Drive
16
Turn left onto Old Country Club Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Country Club Road
17
Arrive at destination
Old Country Club Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Brookhaven, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 57.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 550 / West Congress Street
Turn left onto MS 550 / West Congress Street
Navigation decision point
4
51.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 20; US 49
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 49 toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Meridian, Hattiesburg
4
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward MS 468: Pearl
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 468: Pearl
4
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Pine Park Drive
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.70 one way
$17.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Pearl, MS
Late night in Pearl on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily focused on interstate travel, with 94% of your time spent on major highways. You will primarily utilize I-55 and I-20, which offer a predictable and fast-paced environment for the majority of the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 50.9 miles on I-55, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. Toward the end of the journey, you will transition off the main interstate and navigate via Union St Extended Northeast to reach your destination. Overall, it is a utilitarian highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic backroads.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MS 550 / West Congress Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.8 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookhaven, MS and Pearl, MS, road signs point toward Meridian and Hattiesburg.
Meridian
53.8 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 20; US 49
Hattiesburg
53.8 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 20; US 49
About the Cities
Starting in Brookhaven, MS
Full guide →Brookhaven is in Mississippi.
Arriving in Pearl, MS
Full guide →Pearl is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, sitting on the east side of the Pearl River from the state capital, Jackson. The population was 26,000 in 2018.
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.9 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Pearl, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MS 550 / West Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.8 miles (I 20; US 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pearl, MS before heading back.
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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