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Trip from Burgaw, NC to Malpass Corner, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12m

Distance

8.5 mi

14 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America

Burgaw, NC

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Downtown Malpass Corner, NC, NC

Malpass Corner, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Burgaw, NC to Malpass Corner, NC covers 8.5 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Malpass Corner Road, East Wilmington Street, US 421 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Malpass Corner Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Malpass Corner Road 5.2 mi 7m
East Wilmington Street 3.2 mi 5m
US 421 <0.1 mi <1m
North Walker Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Malpass Corner Road — 5.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burgaw, NC and Malpass Corner, NC.

1

Start on US 117 Business; NC 53

233 ft · 9 sec · North Walker Street
2

Turn right onto NC 53

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Wilmington Street
3

Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road

5.2 mi · 7 min · Malpass Corner Road
4

Turn right onto US 421

235 ft · 3 sec · US 421
5

Arrive at destination

US 421

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — 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 | NC 53 / East Wilmington Street

Turn right onto NC 53 / East Wilmington Street

Navigation decision point

3
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | Malpass Corner Road

Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 421

Turn right onto US 421

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.33 one way

$2.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $1.45 $2.91
premium $4.70 $1.57 $3.15
diesel $5.61 $1.88 $3.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.89 $0.41
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.74 $0.34
EV Truck/SUV 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Burgaw, NC

Afternoon in Burgaw on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malpass Corner, NC

Afternoon in Malpass Corner on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

9 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

12m 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?

8.5 mi in 12m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Malpass Corner Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 early in the drive near NC 53 / East Wilmington Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Burgaw, NC to Malpass Corner, NC is easy. At 12m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 53 / East Wilmington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Malpass Corner Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 421): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m 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 with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Malpass Corner Road. 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 (NC 53 / East Wilmington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Malpass Corner Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 421): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. 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 Malpass Corner, NC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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