Origin
Burgaw, NC
Morning in Burgaw on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Burgaw, NC
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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 turn-heavy local drive. 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 8.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Malpass Corner Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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.
Destination
Malpass Corner, NC
Morning in Malpass Corner on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burgaw, NC to Malpass Corner, NC covers 8.5 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Malpass Corner Road, East Wilmington Street, US 421. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Burgaw, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
The route from Burgaw, NC to Malpass Corner, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Moores Creek National Battlefield.
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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