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Familiarize yourself with Nags Head, North Carolina—and check out our Outer Banks map of Southern Shores—before your next trip to the Outer Banks. Be sure to check out our available rentals in Nags Head and don’t forget to check the forecast before you go. To get a better understanding of average commute times, browse our mileage chart and estimated driving times to other areas of the Outer Banks and important landmarks in the area. 

About Nags Head, NC

Nags Head sits roughly in the middle of the Outer Banks' northern barrier islands, running north to south from about Milepost 10 down through South Nags Head. To the west, the town backs up to the Roanoke Sound, with Roanoke Island and the town of Manteo just a short drive across the bridge. To the east, it's open Atlantic and home to the famous sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park, the tallest natural sand dune system on the East Coast.

Nags Head is also a fishing town at heart. Jennette's Pier and Nags Head Fishing Pier anchor the town's two main fishing piers, and Oregon Inlet — just south toward Hatteras Village — is one of the most productive inlets on the East Coast for offshore charters. Golfers will find two of the Outer Banks' best golf courses within a few minutes of Nags Head as well.

Whether you're staying oceanside or soundside, this map and mileage guide will help you get oriented before your trip. For a full rundown of things to do, restaurants, and where to stay, check out our Nags Head, NC vacation guide or browse available Nags Head vacation rentals.

Nags Head Beach Accesses by Mile Marker

MP 10-12 (North Nags Head)

  • Albatross Street (MP 10) - Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Pet Waste Bags
  • Gallery Row - Sand Access, Pet Waste Bags, No Parking
  • Abalone Street (MP 10.5) - Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Admiral Street - Parking, Pet Waste Bags
  • Baltic Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Barnes Street (MP 11) - Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Blackman Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Bonnett Street - Parking, Lifeguard, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Bath House, Pet Waste Bags
  • Bittern Street (MP 11.5) - Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Pet Waste Bags
  • Bladen Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Bainbridge Street - Parking, Wooden Walkway, Pet Waste Bags

MP 12-16 (Central Nags Head)

  • Curlew Street (MP12) - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Hollowell Street - Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Pet Waste Bags
  • Conch Street (MP 12.5) - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Pet Waste Bags
  • Enterprise Street (MP 14) - Parking, Handicap Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Loggerhead Street - Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Pet Waste Bags
  • Town Hall - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Forrest Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Life Guard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Grouse Street (MP 16) - Sand Acces, No Parking
  • Glidden Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Pet Waste Bags
  • Gull Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Pet Waste Bags
  • Gray Eagle Street (MP 16.5) - Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Jennette's Pier - Parking, Handicap Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Bath House, Pet Waste Bags
  • Gulfstream Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Pet Waste Bags

MP 17-20 (South Nags Head)

  • Governor Street (MP 17) - Parking, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Huron Street - Parking, Wooden Walkway, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Holden Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Pet Waste Bags
  • Hargrove Street (MP 17.5) - Parking, Handicap Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Bath House, Pet Waste Bags
  • Ida Street - Parking, Lifeguard, Pet Waste Bags
  • Isabella Street (MP 18.5) - Parking
  • Islington Street - Wooden Walkway
  • Indigo Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Jay Street (MP 19) - Sand Access, No Parking
  • June Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • James Street - Sand Access, No Parking
  • Jacobs Street (MP 19.5) - Sand Access, No Parking
  • Juncos Street - Parking, Handicap Parking, Lifeguard, Wooden Walkway, Showers, Porta Potty, Pet Waste Bags
  • Surfside Drive - Sand Access, No Parking
  • Limulus Drive (MP 20) - Parking, Lifeguard, Pet Waste Bags

Estimated Driving Times to Places on the Outer Banks

  • From Nags Head to Corolla: 32 Miles, Approximately 1 Hour
  • From Nags Head to Kitty Hawk: 10 Miles, Approximately 20 Minutes
  • From Nags Head to the Wright Brothers National Memorial: 5 Miles, Approximately 10-15 Minutes
  • From Nags Head to Cape Hatteras: 50 Miles, Approximately 1.5 Hours
  • From Nags Head to Ocracoke Island: 85 Miles, Approximately 3 Hours including Ferry Ride (1 Hour)
  • From Nags Head to H2OBX Waterpark: 19 Miles, Approximately 30 Minutes
  • From Nags Head to Norfolk International Airport (ORF): 87 Miles, Approximately 1 Hour & 45 Minutes