Origin
Malpass Corner, NC
Afternoon in Malpass Corner on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malpass Corner, NC to Saint Helena, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malpass Corner, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Malpass Corner, NC to Saint Helena, NC covers 10.7 miles and takes about 16m 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, NC 53, Front Street 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 $1.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 10.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
53 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
39 ft
Highest Point
53 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
29 ft
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 Malpass Corner Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Malpass Corner, NC to Saint Helena, NC is easy. At 16m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Malpass Corner Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NC 53): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (South Dickerson Street): 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
|
Malpass Corner Road
Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NC 53
At end of road, turn right onto NC 53
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South Dickerson Street
Turn right onto South Dickerson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Malpass Corner Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| NC 53 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Front Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Dickerson Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 421 | <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 Malpass Corner, NC and Saint Helena, NC.
1
Start on US 421
235 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 421
2
Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Malpass Corner Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto NC 53
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 53
4
Turn right onto South Dickerson Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dickerson Street
5
Continue on Front Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street
6
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Saint Helena, NC
Afternoon in Saint Helena on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
16m 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 Malpass Corner, NC to Saint Helena, NC covers 10.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Malpass Corner Road, NC 53, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Malpass Corner, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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 Malpass Corner, NC to Saint Helena, NC is easy. At 16m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Malpass Corner Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NC 53): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (South Dickerson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Malpass Corner, NC to Saint Helena, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 24 ft to 53 ft elevation with about 41 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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