Origin
Saint Helena, NC
Afternoon in Saint Helena on Saturday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Helena, 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
16m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 20m
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 Saint Helena, NC to Malpass Corner, 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, West Wilmington Street, Front Street 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 $1.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Malpass Corner Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| West Wilmington Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Front Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Dickerson Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Dudley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 421 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Fremont 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 Saint Helena, NC and Malpass Corner, NC.
1
Start on Front Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street
2
Continue on South Dickerson Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dickerson Street
3
Turn left onto West Fremont Street
172 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Fremont Street
4
Turn right onto South Dudley Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Dudley Street
5
Turn left onto NC 53
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Wilmington Street
6
Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Malpass Corner Road
7
Turn right onto US 421
235 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 421
8
Arrive at destination
US 421
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Fremont Street
Turn left onto West Fremont Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Dudley Street
Turn right onto South Dudley Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NC 53 / West Wilmington Street
Turn left onto NC 53 / West Wilmington Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Malpass Corner Road
Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 421
Turn right onto US 421
Navigation decision point
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
Malpass Corner, NC
Afternoon in Malpass Corner on Saturday
Local time
1:30 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
2 degrees cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
10.7 mi in 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near West Fremont Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (West Fremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (South Dudley Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (NC 53 / West Wilmington Street): Navigation decision point.
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 (0%). 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: at 2.4 miles (West Fremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (South Dudley Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (NC 53 / West Wilmington Street): 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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