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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Town in North Carolina, United States
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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 Tabor City.
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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
9.9 mi · 14 min · Peacock Road
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Turn right onto James B White Highway South
3.8 mi · 5 min · James B White Highway South
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Continue on East 5th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on East 5th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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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.
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
9.92 mi · 00h 14m
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 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
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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 Tabor City. Straight-line distance: 13.76 mi (22.14 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 Tabor City
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 34.1487800, -78.8766900 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-78.876814, 34.148778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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