ALTERNATE ROUTE TO OBX
Why pay a toll to Virginia to get to your favorite North Carolina beaches?
Take the ALTERNATE ROUTE ~ US Highway 17.
The Chesapeake Expressway really doesn't
save that much time ... and traffic can
be hectic and horrendous! Highway 17 is more serene and scenic! And the new four-lane US 17 in Chesapeake is OPEN!
From the NORTH, follow all signs for CHESAPEAKE on US Highway 64,
then take the exit for US Highway 17 toward Elizabeth City. About six miles south of the North Carolina border, follow
the ALTERNATE ROUTE signs to Nags Head, which will
exit to the right onto NC Highway 343. Follow NC 343 about 18 miles to the traffic light at Camden. Turn left onto NC Highway 158 east to the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Stop at the DISMAL SWAMP CANAL WELCOME CENTER on US 17
for a friendly welcome and OBX information and coupons! We'll even make reservations for the ferries or lodging accommodations for you!