How far is Tabor City, NC from Bird Cage, NC?
The driving distance from Tabor City, NC to Bird Cage, NC is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 Tabor City and Bird Cage.
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Start on North Main Street
12 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on James B White Highway South
3.8 mi · 5 min · James B White Highway South
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Turn left onto Peacock Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Peacock Road
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Turn left onto Chadbourn Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Chadbourn Highway
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Continue on East Strawberry Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · East Strawberry Boulevard
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Continue on Old Hwy 74
1592 ft · 32 sec · Old Hwy 74
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Continue on 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 Tabor City 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.
Peacock Road
Turn left onto Peacock Road
9.92 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
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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.
Clear leaving Tabor City 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 Tabor City to Bird Cage?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 Tabor City and 9.4 miles from Bird Cage.
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 5.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Tabor City and Sunny near Bird Cage.
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 Tabor City and Bird Cage. Straight-line distance: 13.76 mi (22.14 km).
#1 Tabor City
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 34.1487800, -78.8766900 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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