How far is Raleigh, NC from Gorman, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Gorman, NC is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Gorman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Gorman.
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Start on East South Street
571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street
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Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gorman Street
3221 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Continue on Faircloth Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Wade Avenue
2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
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Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
8.9 mi · 10 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on East End Connector
3.7 mi · 4 min · East End Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Club, Durha
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Club Boulevard
1414 ft · 38 sec · East Club Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Geer Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Geer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Geer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Gorman.
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.
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
8.91 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Gorman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Gorman?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Raleigh and 14.4 miles from Gorman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Gorman.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Gorman. Straight-line distance: 20.99 mi (33.78 km).
#1 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gorman
Gorman is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0365300, -78.8233400 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gorman (-78.82334, 36.03653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.35 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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