Calvander is a rural unincorporated community in southeastern Orange County, North Carolina, United States, located north-northwest of Carrboro.

Calvander was named as a contraction of the name of Calvin Andrews, who founded the Andrews Academy, a 19th-century schoolhouse lying near the site of the current intersection.

A map dated to 1891 identifies the community as including a saw mill, post office, and store.

The crossroads currently houses a 76 gas station.

This article about a location in Orange County, North Carolina is a stub.