How far is Lowell, NC from Durham, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lowell and Durham is 133.56 miles (214.95 km).

Flight distance from Lowell, NC to Durham, NC is 133.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Lowell to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lowell, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 156.67 miles (252.14 km) by car.

Driving from Lowell to Durham will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Lowell

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

Population 3744
GPS Coordinates 35°16'5"N 81°6'10"W
Latitude 35.2679200
Longitude -81.1028500
Altitude 249
Country United States
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#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.

Population 285897
GPS Coordinates 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W
Latitude 35.9940300
Longitude -78.8986200
Altitude 123
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lowell and Durham

The distance between Lowell and Durham is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lowell and Durham. The current time is 01:26:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.93 liters (5.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lowell and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lowell to Durham is $17.84 (diesel $23.46).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $17.84 $20.07 $22.17 $23.46

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lowell and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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