How far is Surf City, NC from Malpass Corner, NC?
The driving distance from Surf City, NC to Malpass Corner, NC is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surf City and Malpass Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surf City and Malpass Corner.
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Start on Roland Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Roland Avenue
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Turn right onto North New River Drive
78 m · 7 sec · North New River Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roland Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · Roland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Roland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roland Avenue
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
12.4 mi · 13 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Clinton, Carolina Beach
1336 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
15.9 mi · 21 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surf City and Malpass Corner.
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
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15.9 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 Surf City and Sunny near Malpass Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surf City to Malpass Corner?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Northchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Surf City and 23.8 miles from Malpass Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:20 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 Surf City and Sunny near Malpass Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Northchase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northchase.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surf City and Malpass Corner. Straight-line distance: 29.55 mi (47.55 km).
#1 Surf City
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,532 |
| Coordinates | 34.4271100, -77.5460800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malpass Corner
Malpass Corner is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5023900, -78.0566600 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malpass Corner (-78.05666, 34.50239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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