Guide to Moving from Hattiesburg to Biloxi

Moving from Hattiesburg to Biloxi takes you about 75 miles south, from the Pine Belt to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, in roughly an hour and a half of driving. It is a short in-state move, but the coast comes with its own planning points: hurricane season, flood insurance, and wind coverage for your new home. This guide, updated for 2026, covers the route, how the move is usually priced, what to expect in Biloxi, and a simple timeline. If you are starting in the Pine Belt, Spyder Moving and Storage has an office in Hattiesburg at 602 Adeline St (601-520-8276).

How far is Hattiesburg from Biloxi?

Hattiesburg is about 75 miles from Biloxi by road, and the drive takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes without traffic. The most direct route is US-49 South through Wiggins, then MS-67 South toward D’Iberville, and I-110 across the Back Bay into Biloxi. The other common option stays on US-49 all the way to Gulfport and turns east on I-10; it adds about five miles but keeps you on four-lane highways and the interstate the whole way, which some drivers of loaded trucks prefer.

Both routes pass through Stone County and the north end of Harrison County. Traffic is usually light until you reach the coast, where I-10, I-110, and US-90 (Beach Boulevard) get busy on weekends, during summer, and on event days at the casinos.

The table below compares the two cities on the points that matter most for this move.

Is a move from Hattiesburg to Biloxi local or long distance?

It sits on the border. Moves of a few dozen miles inside one metro area are normally priced as local relocations, based on the hours the crew and truck work. Longer moves are usually priced as long-distance moves, based mainly on the weight or volume of your belongings and the distance. A 75-mile trip between two Mississippi cities can fall into either group depending on the company, so ask every mover in writing how the price is calculated before you compare quotes.

If the move is priced by the hour, the drive time counts, so anything that shortens the day lowers the bill: boxes packed and labeled before the crew arrives, furniture disassembled, and a parking spot reserved close to the door at both ends. If it is priced by weight, decluttering is what saves the most. Either way, Spyder’s Hattiesburg movers can look at your inventory and explain which pricing applies to your move.

How to choose moving companies in Hattiesburg, MS

For a move to the coast, look for a company that loads in Hattiesburg and delivers in Biloxi with the same crew and truck, instead of handing your belongings off along the way. Before you book, check these points:

• Licensing and insurance: ask for proof of insurance and the company’s registration numbers, and check its USDOT number in the federal database.
• Written estimate: get the price, the pricing method (hourly or by weight), and any extra charges for stairs, long carries, or bulky items in writing.
• Services you need: packing, storage if your move-out and move-in dates don’t line up, and special items such as a piano or gun safe.
• Reviews and a local address: a real office you can visit and recent reviews from customers in the Pine Belt.

Spyder Moving and Storage is licensed and bonded, runs its own crews and trucks, and operates under USDOT 3187084. Its Hattiesburg office handles local moves in the Pine Belt and moves to the coast, including packing, storage, and heavy items.

Moving companies in Biloxi and the Gulf Coast

If you are already on the coast and comparing moving companies in Biloxi, the same checklist applies. Spyder Moving and Storage offers movers in Biloxi and also serves Gulfport and Ocean Springs, which helps if you are still choosing between the coastal cities.

What is it like to live in Biloxi?

Once Spyder Moving and Storage has your furniture in the new place, Biloxi feels very different from Hattiesburg. The City of Biloxi is in Harrison County and had 49,449 residents in the 2020 Census. It is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area and sits on a peninsula between the Mississippi Sound and the Back Bay of Biloxi.

Economy and jobs

Biloxi’s economy rests on tourism, gaming, the military, and seafood. The city has eight casino resorts, including Beau Rivage, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and IP Casino Resort Spa, and those resorts are major employers along with the hotels and restaurants around them. Keesler Air Force Base is in Biloxi, so the city also has a large military community and regular military moves.

Education

After moving from Hattiesburg to Biloxi, most children inside the city limits attend the Biloxi Public School District, while D’Iberville and much of the surrounding unincorporated area are served by the Harrison County School District. Check the district’s attendance map for your exact address before you sign a lease.

Lifestyle and things to do

Biloxi is on the Gulf of Mexico, with long, hot, humid summers, mild winters, and a sand beach along US-90. Popular spots include the Biloxi Lighthouse, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, and the seafood restaurants around the small craft harbor. The late-night casino and beach scene is a big reason Biloxi shows up among the best Mississippi cities for singles.

What should you know about hurricanes and flood insurance before moving to Biloxi?

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the National Hurricane Center notes that most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October. If you can choose your date, an earlier summer or a late fall move lowers the chance of rescheduling because of a storm. Whatever the date, watch the forecast the week before the move and agree with your mover in advance on how a storm postponement would be handled.

Insurance is the other part of the plan, and it works differently on the coast:

• Flood insurance: standard homeowners and renters policies do not cover flooding. A new National Flood Insurance Program policy typically has a 30-day waiting period before it takes effect, so buy it as soon as you sign the lease or contract. Policies bought when you close on a mortgage take effect at closing.
• Flood zone: look up your new address on FEMA’s flood maps or ask the seller, landlord, or your lender which flood zone the home is in.
• Wind and hail: in the coastal counties, some homeowners policies exclude wind. The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association offers wind and hail coverage for property in Harrison County and the other coastal counties through licensed agents.

FEMA’s own flood policy waiting period guidance explains the exceptions to the 30-day rule. Ask your agent about all three coverages well before moving day, because a flood policy bought once a storm is approaching will usually not be in effect in time.

Planning timeline for your move to Biloxi

Even a 75-mile move goes better with a plan. Start about seven weeks before moving day and keep a moving checklist so nothing slips.

1. Six to seven weeks out: get estimates from Hattiesburg movers and book a date, avoiding the peak weeks of hurricane season if you can.
2. Four to five weeks out: declutter, order boxes, and line up flood, wind, and homeowners or renters insurance for the Biloxi address.
3. Two to three weeks out: schedule utility shut-off in Hattiesburg and start-up in Biloxi, file your USPS change of address, and contact the new school district.
4. Moving week: pack an essentials bag, confirm the arrival window with your movers, and check the tropical forecast.
5. After the move: update your driver license and voter registration address, since you are staying in Mississippi, and learn your evacuation zone and route.

Start moving from Hattiesburg to Biloxi with Spyder

Spyder Moving and Storage is a licensed and bonded mover that serves this route from its Hattiesburg office with its own crews and trucks. For a clear price on moving from Hattiesburg to Biloxi, request a free estimate or call the Hattiesburg office at 601-520-8276.