Origin
Pearl, MS
Late night in Pearl on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearl, 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
1h 53m
Distance
88.6 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearl, MS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Pearl to Hattiesburg, you are looking at a straightforward 88.6-mile journey through Southeast Mississippi. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 53 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $14, it is a highly economical route for a quick getaway or business commute. Since the drive is entirely within the state, you won't deal with the complications of crossing regional borders. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.3 miles from Pearl, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 61.2 mi | 1h 14m |
| Highway 49 South | 22.6 mi | 28m |
| Old Highway 42 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Old Brandon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 80 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Batson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.
1
Start on Old Country Club Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
76 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Park Drive
3
Turn left onto Old Brandon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Brandon Road
4
Turn left onto US 80; MS 468
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80; MS 468
5
Turn left onto Highway 49 South
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Highway 49 South
6
Continue on US 49
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 49
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 49; MS 42
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 49; MS 42
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49; MS 42
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Highway 42
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Batson Street
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Batson Street
12
Turn right
329 ft
·
25 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Pine Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Because this drive is under two hours, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 88.6-mile distance is easily manageable in a single stint. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Pearl to ensure you stay within your $14 budget without needing to hunt for stations on the highway. Since the route relies heavily on US 49, stay alert for changing speed limits as you pass through smaller communities along the way. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage and enjoy the ease of a drive that doesn't require complex navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.3 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.3 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pearl, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pearl, MS
This is one driving day of about 88.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pearl, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 49 for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Pearl, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pine Park Drive
Turn right onto Pine Park Drive
Navigation decision point
5
85.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
Old Highway 42
Turn left onto Old Highway 42
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
87.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
88.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
88.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
US 11 / East Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11 / East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.38 one way
$26.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.90 | $31.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.75 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.40 | $5.67 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 3.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 49 and Highway 49 South, which provide a consistent rhythm for the drive. Be prepared for a long, steady stretch of 61.2 miles on US 49, where you can maintain a steady pace without frequent turns. The route transitions smoothly from the Pearl area into the Hattiesburg region, maintaining a reliable, high-speed character throughout the duration. Expect a predictable experience that favors directness over winding secondary roads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Highway 49 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Park Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 85.5 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
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 1h 53m. Total distance: 88.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on US 49. 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: near the start (Pine Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 85.5 miles (Old Highway 42): Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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