So I've picked out the destination and the hotel. Since we're going to be spending 3 nights, I think its sufficient to hit all areas from Hatteras, Ocracoke, to Kitty Hawk and even Corolla over the time period.

What's the best driving route? Specifically for those folks coming from Central NC, is US 64 a good drive? It looks like a sweet autobahn blast, which might make it worth the extra hour coming from Central VA (I-95 to Rocky Mount). The alternative is the "normal" way, taking US 460 from Richmond down the Tidewater area then heading south.