Origin
Raleigh, NC
Late night in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, NC to Gorman, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raleigh, NC
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Gorman, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short, 28.8-mile journey from Raleigh to Gorman, North Carolina, is easily manageable in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Dan K. Moore Freeway, Durham Freeway, and East End Connector. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this drive is budget-friendly. The route offers a practical way to get from point A to point B within the Southeast region, and no overnight stays are necessary. It's a straightforward trip with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan K. Moore Frwy | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Durham Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East End Connector | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Western Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Geer Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 85 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Gorman Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan K. Moore Frwy
— 8.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Gorman, NC.
1
Start on East South Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Salisbury Street
3
Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4
Continue on Western Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Gorman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Faircloth Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Faircloth Street
7
Turn left onto Wade Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wade Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 279B
Toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 885
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Durham Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 885
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East End Connector
Toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 285
Toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 85; US 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 85; US 15
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East Club, Durha
16
Turn slight left
70 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn right onto East Club Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Club Boulevard
18
Turn left onto East Geer Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Geer Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
East Geer Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Gorman Street
Turn right onto Gorman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Wade Avenue
Turn left onto Wade Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 279B
Toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 885 / East End Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto I 885 / East End Connector toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg
8
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 285
Toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Pete...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gorman, NC
Late night in Gorman on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with only an 18% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating more local roads than high-speed freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on the Dan K. Moore Freeway. As you transition between the Dan K. Moore Freeway, Durham Freeway, and East End Connector, the road character will shift, requiring your attention to lane changes and exits. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise, but rather a dynamic route with frequent navigational adjustments.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Dan K. Moore Frwy.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Gorman Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Gorman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Raleigh, NC and Gorman, NC, road signs point toward Petersburg, Club and Durha.
Petersburg
21.8 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 885
Club
26.9 mi in
|
~35m
Durha
26.9 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting in Raleigh, NC
Full guide →The capital of North Carolina and the largest city of the Research Triangle, Raleigh is the primary political and economic driver of the metro area. Indeed, business and politics are the main draws to Raleigh, which lacks the more trendy feel or active arts scene of Durham or Chapel Hill to the west. However, a concerted effort to expand the residential base and move events downtown has led to significantly expanded retail and restaurant options in the downtown core. Also, visitors will find many of the state's cultural institutions here, namely a major performing arts center downtown and three state museums, and a college town atmosphere in the neighborhood around the campus of North Carolina State University, the state's largest university.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Dan K. Moore Frwy. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gorman, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Gorman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gorman, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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