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About Washington, NC

Washington sits on the Pamlico River in eastern North Carolina, calling itself the "Original Washington" as the first city named for George Washington. US 17 runs through downtown, connecting north to Elizabeth City and south to New Bern. From Raleigh, take US 64 east to US 17 south for a two-hour drive. The city features a half-mile downtown riverwalk with restaurants and shops in restored historic buildings overlooking the Pamlico River.

Where is Washington, NC on the map?

Washington, NC is in United States, at 35.559, -77.055 - about 36 km east of Greenville, NC.

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The closest airport to Washington, NC is Pitt-Greenville Airport, 33 km (about 31 min by car). Other airports nearby: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.

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