Origin
Malpass Corner, NC
Night in Malpass Corner on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malpass Corner, NC to Burgaw, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
Malpass Corner, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Burgaw, NC
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Trip Overview
Malpass Corner, NC to Burgaw, NC is 8.5 miles and takes about 12 minutes via Malpass Corner Road and NC 53, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, making it a simple hop between two points in the Southeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect a bit of everything as you make your way. With a duration under half an hour, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a way to connect to larger highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Malpass Corner Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| NC 53 | 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 Malpass Corner, NC and Burgaw, 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
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 53
4
Turn left onto US 117 Business; NC 53
233 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Walker Street
5
Arrive at destination
US 117 Business; NC 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 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
|
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
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 117 Business; NC 53 / North Walker Street
Turn left onto US 117 Business; NC 53 / North Walker Street
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.
Destination
Burgaw, NC
Night in Burgaw on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 39% of it on highway. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.2 miles on Malpass Corner Road before transitioning to other main roads like NC 53 and US 421. The road character shifts during this brief journey, moving from local roads to more significant arteries, providing a varied, though short, driving experience. It's not a monotonous stretch, but rather a brief sample of different road types.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
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
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Burgaw, NC is easy. At 12m with 39% 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 8.4 miles (US 117 Business; NC 53 / North Walker Street): 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 (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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 (Malpass Corner Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NC 53): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 117 Business; NC 53 / North Walker Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burgaw, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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