Directions to Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Emerald Isle is located at the southwestern tip of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The island is the last inhabited island in the barrier island chain, and is flanked by two large uninhabited islands, giving Emerald Isle a true island feel.

Emerald Isle is a part of the Crystal Coast, a 24 mile long island home to Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, Salter Path, Pine Knoll Shores and Atlantic Beach. The island is serviced by two causeways at the eastern and western ends of the island. Because of the easy access to the island, you will find that getting on and off the island during the summer months is without the traffic congestion you normally encounter with other parts of the Outer Banks.

Driving Distances

Richmond, VA ~ 250 Miles
Washington, DC ~ 350 Miles
Pittsburgh, PA ~ 720 Miles
Cincinnati, OH ~ 750 Miles
New York, NY ~ 570 Miles
Atlanta, GA ~ 500 Miles
Charlotte, NC ~ 300 Miles

Commercial Airports

Jacksonville, NC ~ 1 hour Albert Ellis Airport
910-324-1100
website

New Bern, NC ~ 1 hour Craven Regional Airport
252-638-8591
website

Kinston, NC ~ 1.5 hours
Raleigh, NC ~ 3 hours

Map to Shorewood
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Map to Shorewood
Via MapQuest

Directions from 95 North ~ (southbound)

95 South
Exit 119A. (HWY 264 east) towards Wilson/Greenville NC
Continue on 264 East (right) to Route 117 (HWY 795 South)
Go Approximately 20 miles to 70 East towards Kinston
Stay in right line, approximately 0.5 miles off the exit ramp go under the overpass and follow 70 East to Kinston
After approximately 23 miles get in the right lane and follow signs for 258-South By-Pass. Go approximately 3.5 miles and take a right on HWY 58 South towards Emerald Isle. Look for Emerald Isle sign, 59 miles (McDonalds is on the left across intersection)
Follow signs for HWY 58 South through Trenton, Pollocksville, Maysville, and Cape Carteret
HWY 58 South turns into Emerald Drive. Cross over the High Rise Bridge and you are in Emerald Isle. Check in at Shorewood Real Estate approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge on the right

Directions from 95 South ~ (northbound)

95 North
Exit 52A (NC 24) towards Clinton
Merge onto NC-24 on the outskirts of Clinton
Turn Left onto US-701 Business Route/NC-24
Turn Right onto NC-24
Follow NC-24 into Warsaw
Turn slightly to the Right on NC-24/NC-50 Kenansvile HWY
Follow 24/50 to Kenansville
Turn left onto NC-11/NC-24
Follow the NC-24 signs through Kenansville
Continue to follow NC-24 for approximately 61 miles past Jacksonville and Swansboro
Turn Right onto HWY 58
HWY 58 South turns into Emerald Drive. Cross over the High Rise Bridge and you are in Emerald Isle. Check in at Shorewood Real Estate approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge on the right

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