U.S. Route 17 in North Carolina

U.S. Highway 17 marker
U.S. Highway 17
Coastal Highway
Map
US 17 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by NCDOT
Length286.0 mi[1] (460.3 km)
Existed1927–present
Major junctions
South end US 17 at the South Carolina state line
Major intersections
North end US 17 at the Virginia state line
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, Jones, Craven, Beaufort, Martin, Bertie, Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden
Highway system
NC 16 NC 18

U.S. Highway 17 (US 17) in the U.S. state of North Carolina is a north–south highway that is known as the Coastal Highway in the southeastern half of the state and the Ocean Highway in other areas. The route enters the state from South Carolina near Calabash and leaves in the vicinity of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia. Between the US 64 freeway and the Virginia state line, US 17 is a four-lane divided highway with speed limits varying between 45 mph (72 km/h) and 70 mph (110 km/h).

  1. ^ "U.S. Route 17 in North Carolina" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved May 22, 2014.