Mileage Chart & Approximate Driving Times
Outer Banks mileage chart and approximate driving times. This chart calculates distances between Outer banks towns and islands.
Hours are calculated based on posted speed limits.
| From | To | Miles | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla | Nags Head | 32 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Corolla | Cape Hatteras | 84 Miles | 2 Hours |
| Corolla | *Ocracoke Island | 115 Miles | 4 Hours |
| Duck | Nags Head | 17 Miles | 30 Minutes |
| Duck | Cape Hatteras | 70 Miles | 2 Hours |
| Duck | *Ocracoke Island | 100 Miles | 3.5 Hours |
| Kitty Hawk | Nags Head | 10 Miles | 15-30 Minutes |
| Kitty Hawk | Cape Hatteras | 60 Miles | 2 Hours |
| Kitty Hawk | *Ocracoke Island | 90 Miles | 3 Hours |
| Nags Head | Corolla | 32 Miles | 1 Hours |
| Nags Head | Cape Hatteras | 50 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| Nags Head | *Ocracoke Island | 85 Miles | 3 Hours |
*Hatteras / Ocracoke Approximate Ferry Crossing Time is 60 minutes | Ferry Rates & Schedule
Ferry Schedules
Hatteras-Ocracoke: On the Ferry System’s most popular summer route, motorists who arrive at Hatteras before 10am or after 3pm will generally avoid the daily crowds, as will travelers who get to Ocracoke’s South Dock before 2pm or after 7pm. In addition, the busiest summer days on the Hatteras Inlet route are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. People who make their day trips on Monday or Friday stand a much better chance of avoiding long waits. In summer, the ferry runs every 30 minutes beginning at 5am. Hatteras / Ocracoke Ferry Schedule.
Milepost System
You’ll notice that streets and businesses are marked by “Milepost” (MP) signs. The Mileposts start at Wright Bridge in Kitty Hawk and continue south to MP 20 near Oregon Inlet. No Milepost markers are posted north of Kitty Hawk or South of Nags Head.
