Common questions

Is there a road to the Outer Banks?

Is there a road to the Outer Banks?

On the central Outer Banks there are two main roads of travel: the Bypass and the Beach Road. These roads run parallel to each other through Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.

Does Amtrak go to the Outer Banks?

But other than the state-run ferries to Ocracoke, there is no public transportation to the Outer Banks. The nearest Amtrak station is in Newport News, Virginia, and the nearest bus stations are in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia. The nearest commercial airport is in Norfolk.

Are the Outer Banks disappearing?

Along the Outer Banks — where tourist-friendly beaches are shrinking by more than 14 feet a year in some places, according to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management — other towns have imposed tax increases similar to the one Avon is considering. The Outer Banks have a rich past.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Outer Banks?

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Outer Banks. The total driving time is 3 hours, 34 minutes. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Outer Banks, North Carolina. If you’re planning a road trip, you might be interested in seeing the total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Outer Banks.

How to get to the Outer Banks of North Carolina?

Follow US-70 North from Morehead City to State Route 12 and the Cedar Island Ferry. Take the toll ferry to Ocracoke Island. Then take State Route 12 north to the Hatteras Island Ferry. You May Also Like…

What’s the speed limit in the Outer Banks of NC?

Be sure to adhere to the 35 mph speed limit, which is enforced along NC-12. After you have crossed the Wright Memorial Bridge, continue on US-158 to NC-12. Head north on NC-12 through the village of Duck to Corolla, about 20 miles.

How to get to Outer Banks from Chesapeake Expressway?

(Avoiding Toll Charges on Route 168 (Chesapeake Expressway), take exit 8B off of Route 168 South (Hillcrest Parkway Exit), turn right at second traffic light (near Wawa) on to Battlefield Blvd. (Route 168 South Business). Follow this road to The Outer Banks.

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Ruth Doyle