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From the North Take I-95 South to Richmond, Virginia. Merge onto I-64 East toward Norfolk / VA Beach. Take I-64 or I-664 toward Chesapeake. From I-64, take Exit 291B Route 168, toward Chesapeake/VA Beach (portions are toll road.) Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US-158 East. Follow US-158E down the Outer Banks to NC-12S. Turn Left onto NC-12S. Follow this down to our Avon office.
From Virginia's Eastern Shore across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (Route 13) - Follow Route 13, Northhampton Boulevard, to I-64 East (to Chesapeake), take Exit 291B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway.* Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US-158 East. Follow this road to The Outer Banks. *Chesapeake Expressway is a toll-road which costs $2.00 each way.
For a Scenic Drive - Get off I-64 at Hampton, VA. Go South on I-664 through Monitor- Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel. Take I-64 toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach; then go South on US-17 at Deep Creek, VA. to South Mills, NC. Follow NC-343 South to US-158 South to The Outer Banks.
From the West - Via I-95 into North Carolina. Take US-64 East toward Rocky Mount. 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.
For a Scenic Drive - Take US-17 from South Carolina north to Wilmington, NC. Drive north until you reach Folkstone, NC. From Folkstone, take State Route 172 north to Hubert, NC. From Hubert, take State Route 24 east until it runs into US-70 (before Morehead City, NC). 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.
Directions to Cape Hatteras
Directions to Outer Beaches Offices
Outer Banks Maps
Ferry Schedule
When you want a break from driving, sit back and relax on a picturesque ferry ride between Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Ferries run regularly, they're free, and they're a wonderful way to view the beautiful shores of the Outer Banks.
Hatteras Departures:
Summer: 5 am, 6 am, 7 am; then every 1/2 hour until 6:30 pm. The last departures are at 8 pm, 10 pm and 12 am.
Winter: Departs Hatteras every hour from 5 am to 5 pm and at 7 pm, 9 pm and 11 pm.
Ocracoke Departures:
Summer: 5 am, 6 am, 7 am, 8 am; then every 1/2 hour until 7:30 pm. The last departures are 9 pm and 11 pm.
Winter: Leaves Ocracoke every hour from 6 am to 6 pm. The last departures are 8 pm and 10 pm.
Crossing time:
40 minutes; Capacity: 22 cars
For more information call 800-BY-FERRY. Or visit NC Ferry Website
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