How far is Topsail Beach, NC from Malpass Corner, NC?
The driving distance from Topsail Beach, NC to Malpass Corner, NC is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Topsail Beach and Malpass Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topsail Beach and Malpass Corner.
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Start on South Anderson Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Anderson Boulevard
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Continue on South Shore Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Shore Drive
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Continue on South Topsail Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Topsail Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
63 m · 4 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 Topsail Beach and Malpass Corner.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach to Malpass Corner?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 27 miles from Topsail Beach and 27 miles from Malpass Corner.
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 27.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Topsail Beach and Sunny near Malpass Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkland
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 Kirkland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topsail Beach and Malpass Corner. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.95 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
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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