How far is Broadway, NC from Bird Cage, NC?
The driving distance from Broadway, NC to Bird Cage, NC is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broadway and Bird Cage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadway and Bird Cage.
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Start on Old Stake Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Old Stake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Braswell Road
100 m · 16 sec · Braswell Road
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Turn right onto Grist Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Grist Road
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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 Old Highway 74
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 74
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 74
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadway and Bird Cage.
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 Broadway and Sunny near Bird Cage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broadway to Bird Cage?
The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 Broadway and 2.4 miles from Bird Cage.
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 1.9 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broadway and Sunny near Bird Cage.
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 Broadway and Bird Cage. Straight-line distance: 2.91 mi (4.68 km).
#1 Broadway
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,295 |
| Coordinates | 34.3060000, -78.8597500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bird Cage
Bird Cage is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3460000, -78.8439100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bird Cage (-78.84391, 34.346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
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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