I-87 exits in North Carolina

Q: How many exits does I-87 have in North Carolina?

I-87 has 11 numbered exits in North Carolina, running an east–west from milepost 0 to milepost 13.

Q: What's the best exit to stop at on I-87 in North Carolina?

Exit 3 (Durham;Benson) is the strongest all-around stop, with 29 places to eat and 14 gas stations. See our full ranking of the best stops on I-87 in North Carolina.

Every exit on I-87 through North Carolina (an east–west run from milepost 0 to 13), with what's actually there — pulled from the same database that powers the Pit Stop app.

11exits

181places to eat

85gas stations

49hotels

65sights

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Worth the stop ♥

Marbles Kids Museum — Exit 301, 2.6 mi off the exit
City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) — Exit 301, 2.7 mi off the exit
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences — Exit 301, 2.9 mi off the exit
Carousel — Exit 301, 3.9 mi off the exit
North Carolina Museum of Art — Exit 301, 6.9 mi off the exit
East Building — Exit 301, 6.9 mi off the exit

Exit-by-exit guide

Exit	Destinations	Gas	Food	Hotels	Sights
Exit 301		Valero, bp, Valero Energy +7	The Great Gatskee's Grand Tavern, Sweet & Savory, Krispy Krunchy Chicken +18	King's Motel, Guest House Raleigh, Prince Hall Masonic Lodge +1	Marbles Kids Museum, City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum), North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences +9
Exit 16	Wilmington	Valero Energy, BP, 76 +7	The Great Gatskee's Grand Tavern, Walnut Creek Ampitheatre, Big M's BBQ +12	Wake Inn	Martin Luther King Sculpture, The Museum, Historic Allan Herschell Carousel +5
Exit 15	Poole Rd	BP, 76, Exxon & Mobil Stations +6	Wang's Kitchen, Subway, KFC +15	Wake Inn, Best Western, Super 8 +6	Martin Luther King Sculpture, The Museum, Historic Allan Herschell Carousel +4
Exit 14	Rocky Mount;Wilson;Greenville	BP, 76, 76 +9	RA Jeffreys Distributing Co, Taco Bell, Burger King +13	Wake Inn, Best Western, Super 8 +6	Little House Museum and Gallery, Martin Luther King Sculpture, The Museum +9
Exit 3	Durham;BensonOpen 24h	76, Valero, 76 +11	RA Jeffreys Distributing Co, United Auto Repair And Services Of Raleigh, Llc, Boss of Vegan +26	Super 8, Best Western, Quality Inn Raleigh Near Walnut Creek Amphitheatre +9	Battle & Birdie, Martin Luther King Sculpture, The Museum +6
Exit 4	New Hope Road	Poole Rd Bp, 76, 76 +8	Ultimate Auto Inc, RA Jeffreys Distributing Co, Han-Dee Hugo's +16	Quality Inn Raleigh Near Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, Americas Best Value Inn, Choice Hotels +7	Martin Luther King Sculpture, The Museum, Adventure Landing +2
Exit 6	Hodge Road	Poole Road Mini Mart, bp, Exxon & Mobil Stations +7	Tacos y Pupusas San Miguel \| Food Truck, Paul Lee's Cash Grocery, Pupuseria Salvadoreña La Libertad +5	Hampton by Hilton	—
Exit 7	Wake Forest;RDU Airport	Poole Road Mini Mart, bp, Exxon & Mobil Stations +2	Paul Lee's Cash Grocery, Tacos y Pupusas San Miguel \| Food Truck, Starbucks +10	Hampton by Hilton	Hidden Spring Farm, LLC, Knightdale, Churchill Playground, Churchill Playground +1
Exit 9	South Smithfield Road	Exxon	Poor Boy General Store And Grill, G&H Concessions, Marco's Pizza +12	Country Hearth Inn of Knightdale	Eagle Rock Downs Training Center, Hidden Spring Farm, LLC, Knightdale
Exit 11	Wendell;Knightdale	Exxon	Marco's Pizza, Don Beto's Tacos & Tequila, Parkside Restaurant +14	Country Hearth Inn of Knightdale	Eagle Rock Downs Training Center, Hidden Spring Farm, LLC, Knightdale
Exit 13	Knightdale	Blink, Exxon & Mobil Stations	Taqueria La Lomas, Wendy's, Culver's +7	—	Eagle Rock Downs Training Center, theshatterspace , Wendell Museum +1

Quick answers

How many exits does I-87 have in North Carolina?

I-87 has 11 numbered exits in North Carolina, running an east–west from milepost 0 to milepost 13.

What's the best exit to stop at on I-87 in North Carolina?

Exit 3 (Durham;Benson) is the strongest all-around stop, with 29 places to eat and 14 gas stations. See the full ranking →

The old road nearby

Not in a hurry? US 1 through North Carolina, town by town — the two-lane alternative runs right alongside I-87, diners and main streets included.

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