New York to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

364.9 miles 587.2 km · straight line
463.2 miles actual route 745.5 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
193° SSW bearing direction

How far is New York from Outer Banks?

The distance from New York to Outer Banks is 364.9 miles (587.2 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located SSW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.2 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for New York and Outer Banks. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New York to Outer Banks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Outer Banks

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM