Where is Buxton located?

Buxton, NC is located at latitude 35.2676800 and longitude -75.5423700. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Buxton?

Buxton, NC has an elevation of 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Buxton in?

Buxton, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Buxton in?

Buxton is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Buxton, NC in?

Buxton is in Dare County, North Carolina.

Buxton, NC - Geographic Facts & Maps

Buxton, North Carolina

Buxton: a city in Dare County, North Carolina

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Buxton is a city located in the county of Dare in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Quick Facts about Buxton

State	North Carolina (United States)
County	Dare County
Latitude & Longitude	35.2677,-75.5424
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	16:26:49 (16th April 2026)
Postal code	27920
Weather	72℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Buxton is located at 35°16'4"N 75°32'33"W (35.2676800, -75.5423700).

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Weather

72°F

Mostly Sunny

13 mph SW Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

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Best Things to Do in Buxton

1Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Rating: 4.8 (3598)

46379 Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920, United States View details

Phone: +12524732111 | Website available

2Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Original Location

Rating: 4.8 (374)

Buxton, NC 27920, United States View details

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Original Location

3Our Lady of the Seas Catholic Church

Rating: 4.8 (89)

48478 NC-12, Buxton, NC 27920, United States View details

Phone: +12529956370 | Website available

4Kite Point

Rating: 4.8 (48)

NC-12, Buxton, NC 27920, United States View details

5Cape Point

Rating: 4.9 (40)

Unnamed Road, Buxton, NC 27920, United States View details

Where to Eat in Buxton

1Giovanni's Restaurant Buxton

Rating: 4.2 (100)

47365 NC-12, Buxton, NC 27920, United States View details

Phone: +12529950060 | Website available

Where to Stay in Buxton

1Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

Rating: 4.5 (458)

46677 NC-12, Buxton, NC 27920, United States View details

Phone: +12529955680 | Website available

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Buxton Post Office	Buxton (NC)	27920

Post Office Name

City

ZIP

Buxton Post Office

Buxton (NC)

27920

City Name	Population	Title
Kill Devil Hills	7,413	Town in North Carolina, United States
Kitty Hawk	3,598	Town in North Carolina
Nags Head	2,997	City in Dare County, North Carolina, United States of America
Southern Shores	2,997	Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States
Wanchese	1,642	Township in Dare County, North Carolina
Manteo	1,468	Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States
Duck	394	Town in North Carolina, United States

City Name

Population

Title

Kill Devil Hills

7,413

Town in North Carolina, United States

Kitty Hawk

3,598

Town in North Carolina

Nags Head

2,997

City in Dare County, North Carolina, United States of America