Live traffic cameras · North Carolina · NCDOT (DriveNC)

North Carolina traffic cameras, live

See the actual road before you drive it. Live NCDOT (DriveNC) highway cameras across North Carolina on one map, each tagged with its route and mile marker. Tap any camera for the latest image.

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In September 2026, North Carolina's DOT feed carried 1,438 alerts: 157 closures, 12 crashes and 1,266 construction reports. The routes with the most alerts were I-40, I-85 and I-77. Counts reflect what the feed publishes, so a state whose DOT posts only closures shows only closures. See the full North Carolina report.

Live cameras across North Carolina

NCDOT's cameras on DriveNC run along I-40 from the mountains to Wilmington, I-85 and I-77 through Charlotte, I-95 down the east, I-26 and I-40 around Asheville, and the Raleigh and Charlotte beltways, with more on US and NC routes toward the coast. Most carry a mile marker.

Watch I-40 through the Pigeon River Gorge and across the state, I-77 and I-85 through Charlotte, I-95 down the east, and US-64 and NC-12 toward the Outer Banks.

Every camera on this map comes straight from NCDOT (DriveNC) and is tagged with the route and mile marker where the DOT provides it, so you can tell exactly which stretch of road you're looking at. Tap a camera dot to open its latest image; tap the image to see it full-size.

North Carolina camera questions, answered

Where can I watch live North Carolina traffic cameras?

Right here — the map above shows live NCDOT (DriveNC) highway cameras across North Carolina, each tagged with its route and mile marker so you know which stretch you're seeing. For cameras beyond North Carolina, see every highway camera in 43 states.

Are North Carolina DOT traffic cameras free?

Yes. NCDOT (DriveNC) publishes its traffic cameras publicly, and MileCheck puts them on one map, with no account needed. To have the nearest camera follow you as you drive, the MileCheck app does it hands-free on CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which highways have cameras in North Carolina?

Watch I-40 through the Pigeon River Gorge and across the state, I-77 and I-85 through Charlotte, I-95 down the east, and US-64 and NC-12 toward the Outer Banks.

How often do North Carolina traffic cameras update?

Most NCDOT (DriveNC) cameras refresh every minute or two, straight from the DOT. Open the app image full-size by tapping it on the map above. Weather, snow, and traffic can all change between refreshes, so always drive to the conditions you actually see.

The nearest North Carolina camera, right as you drive

MileCheck shows the nearest camera and your exact mile marker in real time as you drive North Carolina's highways, plus live state DOT feeds on your route. Works offline and runs on CarPlay and Android Auto.

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