Origin
Lumberton, MS
Late night in Lumberton on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, MS to Hattiesburg, MS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lumberton to Hattiesburg, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey through Southeast Mississippi. Spanning just 27.3 miles, this trip typically takes about 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily rely on I-59, Broadway Drive, and West Main Avenue to navigate between these two points. With a fuel cost estimate of only $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit. Since both locations reside within the same region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. This route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing, so do not feel pressured to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| Broadway Drive | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West Main Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Pine Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Railroad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 18.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on US 11
31 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 11
2
Turn right onto MS 13
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 59
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 59
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto US 11
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 11
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
9
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
2nd Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Railroad Street
11
Turn left onto Ronie Street
339 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ronie Street
12
Turn right onto US 11
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 11
322 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mobile Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 11
422 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Pine Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 13 / West Main Avenue
Turn right onto MS 13 / West Main Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11: Downtown Hattiesburg
6
26.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 11 / West Front Street
Turn right onto US 11 / West Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 11 / Mobile Street
Turn left onto US 11 / Mobile Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
21 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
37m 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 27.3-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with 69% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey on I-59, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.9 miles. Expect a transition from the open, high-speed interstate environment to the more localized traffic patterns of Broadway Drive and West Main Avenue as you approach your destination. The driving experience is consistent and functional, prioritizing a direct path over winding backroads. Because the drive is short, you will find it to be a predictable, low-stress experience behind the wheel.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and Broadway Drive. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 13 / West Main Avenue.
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 27.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (MS 13 / West Main Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hattiesburg, MS
Full guide →Hattiesburg is a city in Forrest County, in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. It is best known for being the home of the University of Southern Mississippi.
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 37m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 59. 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 Hattiesburg, 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: near the start (MS 13 / West Main Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hattiesburg, 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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