Outer Banks Directions

From the Northwest

Follow I-95 South to Richmond, VA. Take I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. Take 64 or 664 to Chesapeake, VA. Then take Exit 291B for Highway 168 South. Go south on 168, Chesapeake Expressway*. Once in North Carolina, 168 turns into US 158 East. Follow this road to The Outer Banks.

* Please note: Chesapeake Expressway is a toll-road.

You may also take I-664 South from I-64 East. Take I-64 East to Hampton, VA, and pick up I-664 South through Monitor Merrimac Tunnel. Take exit 15B to get back on I-64 East. Then take Exit 291B for Highway 168 South. Continue on 168 South, which turns into US 158. Follow this road to The Outer Banks.

From the Northeast

You may consider Rt. 13 down the Delmarva penninsula across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (there is a toll each way). Connect with I-64 East. Then take Exit 291-B for Highway 168 South. Continue on 168 South, which turns into US 158 East. Follow this road to the Outer Banks.

From the West

Take US Hwy 64 East from Rocky Mount, NC. Follow US 64 East through Williamston and Plymouth, NC. From Plymouth, NC, keep going east to Roanoke Island and The Outer Banks.

From the South

Coming from South Carolina, take I-95 to Wilson, NC. Take US 264 East through Greenville and Washington, NC. From Washington, take State Route 30 to Plymouth, NC, and follow the directions above via US 64 East to The Outer Banks.

Arriving by Air

The Connection offers door-to-door van service by reservation between the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Norfolk, Virginia airport, bus station, and train station. For more information, visit www.CALLTHECONNECTION.com or call (252)449-2777.

Linear Air offers affordable private air travel services throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Canada and Caribbean. Currently flying a fleet of 8 passenger Cessna Grand Caravans and awaiting delivery of the Eclipse 500 very light jet in 2007. For more information visit www.LINEARAIR.com or call 1- 877-2-LINEAR (877-254-6327).

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