Where to stop

Best places to stop between Norfolk and Rodanthe

The US-158 and NC-12 drive runs about 110 miles and 2.25 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 74 of 110

   1. Kill Devil Hills, NC

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 36 miles left to Rodanthe.

   Hotels in Kill Devil HillsWhere to stay in Kill Devil Hills

2. Mile 80 of 110

   2. Nags Head, NC

   The last big stop before Rodanthe, 30 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in Nags HeadWhere to stay in Nags Head

Sights worth the detour

• Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
• Bodie Island Lighthouse marsh
• Wright Brothers National Memorial

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost