How far is Malpass Corner, NC from Topsail Beach, NC?
The driving distance from Malpass Corner, NC to Topsail Beach, NC is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malpass Corner and Topsail Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malpass Corner and Topsail Beach.
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Start on the route
16 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit left toward I 140 East: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
11.8 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Continue on Market Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Roland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Topsail Drive
9 m · 1 sec · South Topsail Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Topsail Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Topsail Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Shore Drive
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Continue on North Anderson Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Anderson Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Anderson Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Malpass Corner and Topsail Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
16 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Malpass Corner and Sunny near Topsail Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malpass Corner to Topsail Beach?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Malpass Corner and 20.8 miles from Topsail Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Malpass Corner and Sunny near Topsail Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
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Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malpass Corner and Topsail Beach. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.95 km).
#1 Malpass Corner
Malpass Corner is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5023900, -78.0566600 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Topsail Beach
Human settlement in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 438 |
| Coordinates | 34.3651700, -77.6305300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Anderson Boulevard (-77.630443, 34.365097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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