How far is Bird Cage, NC from Broadway, NC?
The driving distance from Bird Cage, NC to Broadway, NC is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bird Cage and Broadway.
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Start on Old Highway 74
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 74
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
1.7 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Grist Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Grist Road
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Turn left onto Braswell Road
100 m · 17 sec · Braswell Road
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Turn right onto Old Stake Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Old Stake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Stake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bird Cage and Broadway.
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.
Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
1.66 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bird Cage and Sunny near Broadway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bird Cage to Broadway?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chadbourn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Bird Cage and 1 miles from Broadway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bird Cage and Sunny near Broadway.
Stop Ideas Near Chadbourn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bird Cage and Broadway. Straight-line distance: 2.91 mi (4.68 km).
#1 Bird Cage
Bird Cage is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3460000, -78.8439100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broadway
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 34.3060000, -78.8597500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Stake Road (-78.85925, 34.306026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.48 | $0.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.57 | $1.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
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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