How far is Durham, NC from Lowes Grove, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Lowes Grove, NC is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Lowes Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Lowes Grove.
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Start on East Main Street
1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Dillard Street
864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street
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Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street
800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street
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Turn right onto Fayetteville Road
144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road
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Take the ramp left
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
1086 ft · 17 sec · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55
975 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South Alston Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Alston Avenue
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Continue on Apex Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Apex Highway
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Turn left onto Carpenter Fletcher Road
805 ft · 24 sec · Carpenter Fletcher Road
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Turn right onto South Alston Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Alston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Alston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Lowes Grove.
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.
Apex Highway
Continue on Apex Highway
3.99 mi · 00h 06m
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 Durham and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lowes Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Lowes Grove?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 3.4 miles from Durham and 3.4 miles from Lowes Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 $0.79 one way or $1.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lowes Grove.
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 Durham and Lowes Grove. Straight-line distance: 6.28 mi (10.11 km).
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowes Grove
Lowes Grove is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9034800, -78.8889000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowes Grove (-78.8889, 35.90348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.27 | $0.79 | $1.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
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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