It takes about 2.5 hours from Smithfield (NC), and I think we're about another 4 or so to Va Beach so, figure about 7 total with stops.....

Our route take us from Smithfield via US Hwy 70 to Ralgeigh, then US 1 South to Apex, then US 64 West to Asheboro, then 220 South to NC Hwy 134 South to Troy, then NC Hwy 109 West to the great metropolis of Eldorado <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

The Eldorado Outpost carries excellent maps of the Park and surrounding area.

Cheers,
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