How far is Lowell, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Lowell, NC to Greenville, NC is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
245.13 mi
04h 09m
Flight
211.66 mi
340.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.66 mi
Kilometers
340.64 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.13 mi
Kilometers
394.5 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From Lowell
130.4 mi
02h 04m
To Greenville
114.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    685 ft · 21 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    709 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McAdenville Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · McAdenville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 85 North: Charlotte

    1114 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 30%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 24%
US 29
42.7 mi · 17%
I 85 North
33 mi · 13%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 12%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
02h 04m from Lowell
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lowell and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Greenville?

The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Lowell and 114.7 miles from Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.26 one way or $68.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 211.66 mi (340.64 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

Population3,744
Coordinates35.2679200, -81.1028500
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-81.102767, 35.267986)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.74 L · about $34.26
Round trip
$68.53
17.3 gal · 65.48 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.26 $68.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.31 $76.62
Premium $4.78 $41.33 $82.66
Diesel $5.62 $48.65 $97.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Greenville. The current time is 23:04:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.