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tenspeedret360
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May 17, 2016

NY/NJ to outer banks, NC

Good morning everybody, and thanks in advance for all the advice I'll receive.

My question is this...This coming weekend, Im headed to Kitty Hawk/Nags Head on the outer banks. The way I think I would normally travel would be to take US 301 (I hate I95) to Richmond, and pick up I64 to Virginia Beach, and then 168/158 to Kitty Hawk.
In looking at the map, I was wondering if I might also consider Picking up US 13 in Delaware, and taking that to Virginia Beach. My main question is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel, Is that a PITA for an RV,(with a toad), or are both scenarios six of one, half dozen of another....any other suggestions of course are welcomed, and again, thanks for any advice.

Kevin

P.S. I'm taking the NJ turnpike to Delaware Bridge and picking up 301 there, or I can pick up 13, right over the dell bridge.
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  • fitznj's avatar
    fitznj
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    May 17, 2016
    I travel to SC/VA once or twice per year; I totally avoid I95 and take
    the NJ Turnpike to Delaware - then take 13 all the way down to the Chesapeake Bridge. It's a relaxing trip (compared to I95);

    Crossing the bridge is no big deal (it's surprisingly little traffic); I tow a TT, and have no problems BUT check the winds - it's a bit of a white knuckle ride in a side wind.

    gerry
  • CloudDriver's avatar
    CloudDriver
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    May 17, 2016
    This may not work for you, but we always take the Garden State Parkway to the Cape May-Lewes ferry to DE then pick up route 13 over the Bay Bridge/Tunnel. The ferry is expensive but a nice ride and a break from driving. DW hates the tunnels on the bridge as they seem so narrow, especially when a truck or bus goes by in the opposite direction. Otherwise the bridge is neat. Also, they close the bridge to high profile vehicles when there are high winds.

    We always stay a night at Assateague National Seashore on the way down.

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