College Park MD to Nags Head OBX

[doc_brown]

Those that have traveled from the DC area to the OBX please advise a route.

[Merrykalia]

I will do about anything to stay off of I-95, especially around the DC area. I would probably head down US 50 to 301s if I were in a hurry. If not, head across to Annapolis and head down 13.

[Airdaile]

US 50 to US301 south over the Potomac at the Gov. Nice bridge then I-295 to I-64, then Rt 158 to Rt 168 to Rt 12. Need to turn off propane in the Norfolk tunnels.

[wanderingaimles]

The Assateague/Chincotreague route is the prettiest, and the 26 mile long bridge tunnel is an oddity, You must turn off propane before going on the CBBT.
The 95 to 64 routes do let you stop in Williamsburg if you wish, the recreated areas are fascinating and there are good parks in the area. Also the Busch Gardenns/ Water Country USA theme parks if you have kids along.

[doc_brown]

wanderingaimlessly wrote:
If you are just touring and not in a rush, Id suggest going to Annapolis and taking US 50 across the Chesapaeke Bay, and visiting Assateague Seashore, or just meeting US 13 south across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to I-64 east in Norfolk, to 168 South in Chesapeake, then straight down to the OBX.
Two other options
I-95 south to I-64 east to I-664 to I-64 to 168 South (fastest)
or
I-95 to I-64 east to 168 South, {plan time carefully rush hour on the Hampton Roads Bridge tunnel is horrible}

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Thanks for the quick response. Have done your site suggestions, just have never been to the OBX.

[wanderingaimles]

If you are just touring and not in a rush, Id suggest going to Annapolis and taking US 50 across the Chesapaeke Bay, and visiting Assateague Seashore, or just meeting US 13 south across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to I-64 east in Norfolk, to 168 South in Chesapeake, then straight down to the OBX.
Two other options
I-95 south to I-64 east to I-664 to I-64 to 168 South (fastest)
or
I-95 to I-64 east to 168 South, {plan time carefully rush hour on the Hampton Roads Bridge tunnel is horrible}

Overview map