Day 50 The Ultimate USA Road Trip: Across Virginia to the Outer Banks: A Scenic Eastbound Drive

Travel across Virginia’s diverse heartland to the windswept shores of North Carolina’s Outer Banks on this unforgettable eastbound journey. Starting in Lynchburg, you’ll glide through the foothills of the Blue Ridge with historic charm and leafy roads. The route heads southeast past Appomattox—rich with Civil War history—and through rolling countryside dotted with farms and small towns. As you enter southern Virginia, the landscape flattens into open fields, pine forests, and wetlands. The drive continues through quaint towns like Courtland and Franklin before reaching the coastal plain. Soon, the air becomes saltier as you pass through the Great Dismal Swamp region and cross into North Carolina. The final stretch leads toward the Atlantic, ending near the beach towns of the Outer Banks. Expect views of coastal marshes, bridges over sounds, and glimpses of lighthouses. Ideal for travelers who love history, quiet roads, and the slow transformation from mountains to sea.