Origin
Nicholson, MS
Late night in Nicholson on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholson, MS to Hattiesburg, 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 18m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholson, MS
大 董
Trip Overview
This straightforward 66.6-mile drive from Nicholson to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 18 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is predominantly highway, so you'll spend most of your time on I-59. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, this is an economical journey. Given its short duration and highway focus, there's no need to split this drive; you can complete it in a single, efficient leg. The entire trip stays within the Southeast region of Mississippi.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 59.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| Broadway Drive | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| US 11 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 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
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholson, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Jackson Landing Road
374 ft
·
11 sec
·
Jackson Landing Road
2
Turn right onto US 11
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 11
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
4
Merge onto I 59
60 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Nicholson, 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 0.9 and 66.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
4
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 11 / Mobile Street
Turn left onto US 11 / Mobile Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Hattiesburg, MS
Late night in Hattiesburg on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
S 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
30 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
1h 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 90% of this 66.6-mile journey. You'll primarily be on I-59, which offers a consistent pace for nearly the entire trip, with one uninterrupted stretch covering 59.6 miles. While the majority of the drive involves merging onto and navigating interstate conditions, the final leg will transition you onto local roads like Broadway Drive and Veterans Memorial Drive as you approach Hattiesburg. This means a smooth, fast start followed by a more localized approach to your destination.
90% 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: 59.6 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and Broadway Drive. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near I 59.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 66.6 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 0.9 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.9 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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