Why is there so much traffic on the Outer Banks?
The traffic you hit on a Thursday or Friday evening will be about 5% of what you will see on a typical Saturday or Sunday. Often times the first day of your vacation is filled with settling into the area and catching up on some rest from the long drive.
Where do most Outer Banks vacationers come from?
Most Outer Banks vacationers come from the North and there is only one road/bridge leading to the beach. There are over 20,000 vacation rentals on the Outer Banks and the majority of them turnover on a Saturday.
How long does it take to drive to the Outer Banks?
As most veteran vacationers to the Outer Banks know, traveling to the Outer Banks from the north and driving across the bridge will add around 3 hours to your driving time due to traffic.
When do the Outer Banks travel restrictions end?
For questions related to travel insurance, please contact Red Sky Travel Insurance directly. Dare and Currituck counties have outlined their plans for gradually lifting entry restrictions. Currituck County (Corolla) will allow entry of non-resident property owners beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday, April 23rd.
Are there any bugs in the Outer Banks?
Neither are going to be a concern for you. Bugs are often spoken of when people talk about the Outer Banks, but the Outer banks is 100 miles long and the Nags Head area is not particularly a bad bug area as is Ocracoke or parts of Hatteras Island which are worse. Woody areas like Southern Shores can be awful, but Nags Head is not bad.
Is the traffic in Outer Banks bad on Saturday?
Saturday traffic coming into the area can and will be bad, so come on Sunday if you can or plan to be here early, like before 1pm. The 2 lane road up to Corolla is a nightmare on Saturday doing 10 mph for 30 miles and this may be what people are complaining about, but it’s not bad in the Kitty hawk to Nags Head area.
Is the Outer Banks open to the public?
Yes! Outer Banks businesses are open, grocery stores are stocked, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you to the beach! What happens if someone in the rental home gets Covid-19?
Where to go on Outer Banks Road Trip?
For most visitors making an Outer Banks road trip, the journey really gets going at the famed town of Kitty Hawk, just as Rt. 158 deposits you onto OBX, but there’s a stretch above that you’ll absolutely want to gallop up to for one very specific reason (keep reading!)