Durham (Durham County, NC)

Around Durham ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Raleigh. It is located about 20 miles [32 km] to the southeast of Durham. Raleigh has a population of 474,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Cary. It is located about 15 miles [ km] to the south of Durham and has a population of 174,000 people.

For comparison, Durham has a population of 286,000 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Durham, with the nearest first.

The American Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The American Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The American Village
- The American Village is located in Durham County
Brassfield
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brassfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brassfield
- Brassfield is located in Durham County
Gorman
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gorman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gorman
- Gorman is located in Durham County
Oak Hills
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hills
- Oak Hills is located in Orange County
Parkwood
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkwood
- Parkwood is located in Durham County
Brigadoon
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brigadoon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brigadoon
- Brigadoon is located in Orange County
Eno
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eno have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eno
- Eno is located in Orange County
Summerfield Crossing
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summerfield Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerfield Crossing
- Summerfield Crossing is located in Orange County
Carolwoods
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carolwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carolwoods
- Carolwoods is located in Orange County
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- Cedar Hill
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
  - Cedar Hill is located in Orange County
- Stoneridge
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoneridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoneridge
  - Stoneridge is located in Orange County
- Timberlyne
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlyne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlyne
  - Timberlyne is located in Orange County
- University Acres
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Acres
  - University Acres is located in Orange County
- University
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
  - University is located in Orange County
- Ashley Forest
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashley Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashley Forest
  - Ashley Forest is located in Orange County

For more communities neighboring Durham, please visit our County-by-County Page for Durham.

Durham County ...

Durham is primarily located in Durham County<3> and is the County Seat. A portion of Durham extends into Orange County.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Durham County: Chatham, Granville, Orange, Person & Wake.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Durham ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Durham.

Airports Near Durham ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<4> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Durham and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Durham.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Durham ...

Looking for more information about Durham? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Durham. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Durham, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Durham.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Durham Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Durham
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Durham: www.ci.durham.nc.us/

The official website for Durham County: www.co.durham.nc.us/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Durham.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Durham, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<4>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Durham), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.