How far is Bird Cage, NC from Tabor City, NC?

The driving distance from Bird Cage, NC to Tabor City, NC is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.77 mi
00h 20m
Flight
13.76 mi
22.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.76 mi
Kilometers
22.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.77 mi
Kilometers
23.77 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tabor City
Mon, Apr 20, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bird Cage
Mon, Apr 20, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bird Cage
2026-04-20T05:03
Arrive Tabor City
Mon, Apr 20, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bird Cage
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Broadway
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Bird Cage
9.4 mi
00h 10m
To Tabor City
5.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bird Cage and Tabor City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bird Cage and Tabor City.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Highway 74

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 74

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Hwy 74

    1592 ft · 32 sec · Old Hwy 74

  3. 3

    Continue on West Strawberry Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Strawberry Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Chadbourn Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chadbourn Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peacock Road

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Peacock Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto James B White Highway South

    3.8 mi · 5 min · James B White Highway South

  7. 7

    Continue on East 5th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 5th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bird Cage and Tabor City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peacock Road
9.92 mi · 67%
James B White Highway South
3.8 mi · 26%
East 5th Street
1.98 mi · 13%
Old Highway 74
1.08 mi · 7%
West Strawberry Boulevard
0.96 mi · 7%
Chadbourn Highway
0.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Peacock Road

Turn right onto Peacock Road

9.92 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadway
00h 10m from Bird Cage
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bird Cage and Clear near Tabor City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bird Cage to Tabor City?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Broadway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Bird Cage and 5.3 miles from Tabor City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bird Cage and Clear near Tabor City.

Stop Ideas Near Broadway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadway.

RAIL

Dillon

49 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

83 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

83 mi away
805 East Day Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

91 mi away
505 Cando St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bird Cage and Tabor City. Straight-line distance: 13.76 mi (22.14 km).

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#1 Bird Cage

Bird Cage is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3460000, -78.8439100
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Tabor City

#2 Tabor City

Town of the United States

Population3,893
Coordinates34.1487800, -78.8766900
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Highway 74 (-78.843536, 34.346287)
End: North Main Street (-78.876814, 34.148778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $2.06
Round trip
$4.12
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.06 $4.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.30 $4.61
Premium $4.78 $2.48 $4.97
Diesel $5.62 $2.92 $5.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bird Cage and Tabor City. The current time is 05:03:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.