Powells Point (Currituck County, NC)

Around Powells Point ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Elizabeth City. It is located about 22 miles [35 km] to the northwest of Powells Point. Elizabeth City has a population of 18,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Kill Devil Hills. It is located about 14 miles [ km] to the southeast of Powells Point and has a population of 7,400 people.

The following is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Powells Point, with the nearest first.

Jarvisburg
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jarvisburg
- Jarvisburg is located in Currituck County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jarvisburg <2>
Harbinger
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbinger have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbinger
- Harbinger is located in Currituck County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harbinger <2>
Grandy
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandy have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandy
- Grandy is located in Currituck County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grandy <2>
Duck
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duck have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duck
- Duck is located in Dare County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 394 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Duck <2>
George Town Sands
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for George Town Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for George Town Sands
- George Town Sands is located in Dare County
Point Harbor
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Harbor
- Point Harbor is located in Currituck County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Point Harbor <2>
Poteskeet Village
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poteskeet Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poteskeet Village
- Poteskeet Village is located in Dare County
Sandy Ridge
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
- Sandy Ridge is located in Dare County
Southern Shores
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southern Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southern Shores
- Southern Shores is located in Dare County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,997 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southern Shores <2>
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- Bertha
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bertha have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertha
  - Bertha is located in Currituck County
- Poplar Branch
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Branch
  - Poplar Branch is located in Currituck County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poplar Branch <2>
- Kitty Hawk
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kitty Hawk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitty Hawk
  - Kitty Hawk is located in Dare County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 3,598 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kitty Hawk <2>
- Alder Branch
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alder Branch
  - Alder Branch is located in Camden County
- Aydlett
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aydlett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aydlett
  - Aydlett is located in Currituck County
- Coinjock
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coinjock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coinjock
  - Coinjock is located in Currituck County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coinjock <2>

For more communities neighboring Powells Point, please visit our County-by-County Page for Powells Point.

Currituck County ...

Powells Point is located in Currituck County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Currituck County: Camden & Dare.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Powells Point ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Powells Point.

Airports Near Powells Point ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Powells Point and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Powells Point.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Powells Point ...

Looking for more information about Powells Point? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Powells Point. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Powells Point, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Powells Point.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Powells Point Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Powells Point
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Powells Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Currituck County: www.co.currituck.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Powells Point.
<2>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Currituck, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Powells Point), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.