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Emerald Isle and the areas around it are lovely parts of the North Carolina coast. The area is a little off the beaten path, but we think you’ll find it’s worth the trip.
If you’re flying in, you’ve got a few options.
RDU – Raleigh-Durham’s airport is about 2 1/2 hours away and is likely the most practical option for most travelers. You’ll need to rent a car since hitchhiking is spotty this time of year.
CLT – Charlotte’s airport is 4-5 hours away, but has the most connections.
ILM – Wilmington is about 1 1/2 hours away and has plenty of daily connections
OAJ – Jacksonville’s airport is about 45 minutes away with limited daily connections.
EWN – New Bern’s airport is about 45 minutes away with limited daily connections.
If you’re driving in, you might try one of these routes:
Raleigh-Durham – Google directions – Mapquest directions (Please be aware that parts of Interstate 40 near Benson are currently closed due to storm damage – alternate is Highway 70 to Highway 58 to the coast)
Charlotte – Google directions – Mapquest directions (different)
Columbia and parts south and west – Google directions – Mapquest directions (Please be aware that parts of Interstate 95 near Fayetteville are currently closed due to storm damage)
Washington DC and parts north – Google directions – Mapquest directions
