Origin
Ocean Springs, MS
Morning in Ocean Springs on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Springs, MS to Gulfport, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Springs, MS
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Gulfport, MS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick coastal connection in Mississippi, the 17.3-mile journey from Ocean Springs to Gulfport is an ideal day trip. You can expect to reach your destination in about 30 minutes, making this a highly efficient transit between these two Southeast hubs. With a fuel budget of just $3, this short drive is incredibly budget-friendly for any traveler. You will navigate primarily via Beach Boulevard, East Beach Boulevard, and the Biloxi Bay Bridge. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day with time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Boulevard | 10 mi | 18m |
| East Beach Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Biloxi Bay Bridge | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Beach Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bienville Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 49 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beach Boulevard
— 10 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Springs, MS and Gulfport, MS.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bienville Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on US 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Biloxi Bay Bridge
4
Continue on US 90
10.0 mi
·
18 min
·
Beach Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 90
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Drive
6
Continue on US 90
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Beach Boulevard
7
Turn right onto US 49
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 49
8
Arrive at destination
US 49
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 90 / Bienville Boulevard
Turn left onto US 90 / Bienville Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 49
Turn right onto US 49
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Gulfport, MS
Morning in Gulfport on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route consists entirely of local roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving during this 17.3-mile stretch. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 10-mile run along Beach Boulevard, which dictates the pace of the trip. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns, you should stay alert as you transition between the local thoroughfares. The experience is best described as an intimate, localized drive rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Beach Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 90 / Bienville Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ocean Springs, MS to Gulfport, MS is easy. At 30m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 90 / Bienville Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (US 49): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Beach Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bay Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.3 miles (US 90 / Bienville Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (US 49): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulfport, 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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