How far is Gorman, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Gorman, NC to Durham, NC is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.13 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.13 mi
8.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.13 mi
Kilometers
8.26 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.13 mi
Kilometers
9.86 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Sat, Nov 7, 7:35 AM EST
Return by in Gorman
Sat, Nov 7, 7:47 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gorman
2026-11-07T07:22
Arrive Durham
Sat, Nov 7, 7:35 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gorman
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Butner
NC

Town of the United States

From Gorman
3 mi
00h 06m
To Durham
3.1 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gorman and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gorman and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on East Geer Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Geer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Club Boulevard

    1871 ft · 51 sec · East Club Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    709 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business, US 501 Business, NC 55: Downtown Durham

    1115 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I-85 South Access Road

    771 ft · 21 sec · I-85 South Access Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Roxboro Street

    1851 ft · 53 sec · North Roxboro Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Markham Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · East Markham Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mangum Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    700 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gorman and Durham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
180.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Club Boulevard
2.48 mi · 40%
East Geer Street
1.52 mi · 25%
North Mangum Street
1.12 mi · 18%
North Roxboro Street
0.35 mi · 6%
US 15 Business
0.21 mi · 3%
I-85 South Access Road
0.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Club Boulevard

Merge slight left

1.99 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butner
00h 06m from Gorman
Leave By
8:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gorman and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gorman to Durham?

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Butner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Gorman and 3.1 miles from Durham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gorman and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Butner

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Butner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 9.5 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butner.

RAIL

Durham

20 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

38 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

38 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

41 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gorman and Durham. Straight-line distance: 5.13 mi (8.26 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gorman

Gorman is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0365300, -78.8233400
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Durham

#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: East Geer Street (-78.82326, 36.036477)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.47
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $0.74 $1.47
Mid-grade $3.80 $0.83 $1.67
Premium $4.23 $0.93 $1.86
Diesel $5.49 $1.21 $2.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Gorman and Durham. The current time is 07:22:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.