Getting to the Outer Banks

Driving Directions to the Outer Banks

From Washington/Richmond
I-64 through Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel to VA 168 (Nags Head Exit).  Travel South on VA 168 (Chesapeake Expressway-Toll Road) to US 158 (Barco, NC).  There is no turn-the road changes names/numbers.  Continue on US 158 South to Outer Banks.

Alternate Route
From I-64 at Hampton, VA, travel South on I-664 through Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel; Take I-64 towards Norfolk/Virginia Beach; travel South on US 17 at Deep Creek, VA, to South Mills, NC. Follow 343 South on US 158 to Outer Banks.

From Raleigh and South
Travel I-64, US 64/264. From I-95 travel East to US 64 to NC/US 158.

Alternate Route
VIA I-95, US 64/264. Travel East US 64 from I-95 to Williamston, NC, go North on US 17 to US 158 at Elizabeth City-continue to South on US 158 to Outer Banks.

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By Air:

The closest International Airport is Norfolk International in Norfolk, VA (ORF) which is approximately a 90 minute drive from the Outer Banks.   Newport News/Williamsburg Airport (PHF) is approximately 2 hours away and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is approximately 3 hours away. 

By Ferry:

North Carolina Ferry System and Schedule
Important travel schedule information for Hatteras and Ocracoke