Origin
Pine Level, NC
Morning in Pine Level on Saturday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Level, NC to Bird Cage, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Level, NC
Lauri Poldre
Bird Cage, NC
Magda Ehlers
Trip Overview
Pine Level to Bird Cage is 23.4 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Peacock Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within North Carolina's Southeast region, offering a straightforward trip. It's a great option for a quick local excursion, a leisurely Sunday drive, or an easy way to connect two points without a long commitment. You'll be covering just over 23 miles, making it ideal for when you're short on time but still want to get out and explore.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of only 6%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on Peacock Road. This drive is characterized by its frequent turns and transitions between local roads like Peacock Road, Walter Todd Road, and Pine Level Church Road. It's not a high-speed journey, but rather one that requires your attention as you navigate the local network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peacock Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Poley Bridge Church Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Poley Bridge Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (M M Ray Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Walter Todd Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Poley Bridge Church Road
Turn left onto Poley Bridge Church Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
M M Ray Road
Turn left onto M M Ray Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Walter Todd Road
Turn right onto Walter Todd Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Peacock Road
At end of road, turn right onto Peacock Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130 / Chadbourn Highway
Turn left onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130 / Chadbourn Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock Road | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Walter Todd Road | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| Pine Level Church Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| M M Ray Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Highway 74 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Strawberry Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chadbourn Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Poley Bridge Church Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Peacock Road
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level, NC and Bird Cage, NC.
1
Start on Pine Level Church Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pine Level Church Road
2
Turn left onto Poley Bridge Church Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Poley Bridge Church Road
3
Turn left onto M M Ray Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
M M Ray Road
4
Turn right onto Walter Todd Road
5.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Walter Todd Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Peacock Road
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Peacock Road
6
Turn left onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chadbourn Highway
7
Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business; NC 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Strawberry Boulevard
8
Continue on Old Hwy 74
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Hwy 74
9
Continue on Old Highway 74
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Highway 74
10
Arrive at destination
Old Highway 74
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bird Cage, NC
Morning in Bird Cage on Saturday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pine Level, NC to Bird Cage, NC covers 23.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Peacock Road, Walter Todd Road, Pine Level Church Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Pine Level, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Poley Bridge Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (M M Ray Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Walter Todd Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pine Level, NC to Bird Cage, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More from Pine Level, NC
Explore more options from Pine Level, NC or browse trips ending in Bird Cage, NC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NC road trips.