Emerald Isle is located approximately 1.5 hours off of I-95, the closest interstate highway for north/south travel. From the east, US-70 is the main route to access Emerald Isle.
There are two main routes to drive in and out of the isle:
From North/South, exit I-95 onto US-70 East at Selma alternatively, you can take I-795 South to US-70 in Goldsboro. From East/West, follow US-70 East towards the coast. Follow US-70 East to Kinston, NC. In Kinston, turn right onto NC-58; NC-58 offers a scenic and rural route to Emerald Isle. Emerald Isle is approximately 1.5 hours from Kinston via NC-58. This route will allow you to enter Bogue Banks on the Emerald Isle side of the island.
From North/South, exit I-95 onto US-70 East at Selma alternatively, you can take I-795 South to US-70 in Goldsboro. From East/West, follow US-70 East towards the coast. Follow US-70 East to Morehead City. Turn onto NC-58 towards Atlantic Beach, and cross the Atlantic Beach Causeway onto Bogue Banks. You will enter Bogue Banks on the Atlantic Beach side of the island via this route; follow NC-58 for approximately 22 miles to Emerald Isle.
