Travel between MHC, NC & Northeast/NJ

[BoundForGlory]

Going to MHC in January, for you guys who travel back and forth do you fly or drive? Any recommendations for getting to MHC also appreciated- 95 or down closer to the coast. Looking to visit Capt. Joe's in Atlantic Beach, any where else a "must see", best places to stay, eat, drink?

Thanks.

[Wabostyle]

Check out this thread:

WHAT'S NEW & HAPPENING NOW IN MHC

Very informative.....

[frankypettolina]

I would check with Canyon Runner Mark- He can give you the best info from there.

I know my friends that come down from the Cherry Hill area of Jersey find it easier to go over the DE Memorial bridge down route 1 to either 113 to 13 or just stay on 13 the whole way to the tunnel, then it is 64 to 17 and on 17 almost the whole way until you pick up 70 east bound. Capt. Joe Shutes is 5 minutes from MHC, so stopping in there won't be a problem.

The reason they go that route is that 95 is a PIA with city traffic almost any time of day you go.

From OC, MD it is 6 hours. Coming from Cherry Hill/woodbury it is between 8.5 and 9 hours.

[Capt. Mark]

Its a pretty good drive from Fairhaven .. If traveling alone , you might want to fly into New Bern (Craven regional airport) which is 30-40 minutes from Morehead. If driving , I prefer the route Frank uses .. Delaware Bridge to RT 1 to 13 .. then RT 17 to 70. More local than 95 but usually less traffic. 95 can be good if traveling through the Washington DC area late at night or very early, otherwise I'd avoid it during regular hours ..

Mark

[Playnhooky]

Come on down the eastern shore of MD and cut through to 64 to 17..........17 straight on down to 70.......just made the drive a few weeks ago! Very easy and NO traffic! Hope to heading down again soon in hunt of the big blue!!!

[Fishfinder]

Boundforglory, I'm looking forward to meeting you. I will be glad to help you with places to check out once you get here! Have a safe trip! sounds like Mark and Frank gave you good directions for traveling.

Capt. Joe Shute

[John Rogers]

don't take 95 made that mistake a couple of times got stuck in trafffic for hours. If your traveling late its not bad.

[BoundForGlory]

Thanks for the input guys. How's traffic in the DC area on Saturday? We'll be driving down Saturday and then driving back Wednesday. I prefer the coastal route and always take that when going to OBX. Boat is on the rack for the winter and I can't wait to get out on the water.

Rich