How far is Bird Cage, NC from Pine Level, NC?
The driving distance from Bird Cage, NC to Pine Level, NC is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bird Cage and Pine Level.
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Start on Old Highway 74
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 74
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Continue on Old Hwy 74
1592 ft · 32 sec · Old Hwy 74
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Continue on West Strawberry Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · West Strawberry Boulevard
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Continue on Chadbourn Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Chadbourn Highway
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Turn right onto Peacock Road
10.8 mi · 15 min · Peacock Road
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Turn left onto Walter Todd Road
5.9 mi · 14 min · Walter Todd Road
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Turn left onto M M Ray Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · M M Ray Road
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Turn right onto Poley Bridge Church Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Poley Bridge Church Road
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Turn right onto Pine Level Church Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Pine Level Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Level Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bird Cage and Pine Level.
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.
Peacock Road
Turn right onto Peacock Road
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
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 Pine Level.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bird Cage to Pine Level?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Tabor City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Bird Cage and 12.2 miles from Pine Level.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bird Cage and Sunny near Pine Level.
Stop Ideas Near Tabor City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bird Cage and Pine Level. Straight-line distance: 18.69 mi (30.08 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 Pine Level
Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,080 |
| Coordinates | 34.1065600, -78.6916800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Level Church Road (-78.691255, 34.106421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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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