How far is Lowes Grove, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Lowes Grove, NC to Durham, NC is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.09 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.28 mi
10.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.28 mi
Kilometers
10.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.09 mi
Kilometers
11.41 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Tue, Nov 10, 3:11 AM EST
Return by in Lowes Grove
Tue, Nov 10, 3:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowes Grove
2026-11-10T02:58
Arrive Durham
Tue, Nov 10, 3:11 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lowes Grove
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Morrisville
NC

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

From Lowes Grove
3.5 mi
00h 06m
To Durham
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lowes Grove and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowes Grove and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on South Alston Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Alston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carpenter Fletcher Road

    805 ft · 28 sec · Carpenter Fletcher Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Apex Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Apex Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Alston Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Alston Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    915 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    2959 ft · 46 sec · Durham Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street

    769 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowes Grove and Durham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
154.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apex Highway
3.99 mi · 56%
South Alston Avenue
1.76 mi · 25%
Durham Freeway
0.56 mi · 8%
South Roxboro Street
0.31 mi · 4%
Jackie Robinson Drive
0.26 mi · 4%
Carpenter Fletcher Road
0.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Apex Highway

Turn right onto Apex Highway

3.99 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
00h 06m from Lowes Grove
Leave By
8:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Lowes Grove and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowes Grove to Durham?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 3.5 miles from Lowes Grove and 3.5 miles from Durham.

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 0.8 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 $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Lowes Grove and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Morrisville

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 Morrisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 5.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 9.7 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cary

6 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

11 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

17 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

21 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowes Grove and Durham. Straight-line distance: 6.28 mi (10.11 km).

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#1 Lowes Grove

Lowes Grove is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9034800, -78.8889000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Durham

#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: South Alston Avenue (-78.888962, 35.903481)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.95 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.64
0.5 gal · 1.9 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $0.82 $1.64
Mid-grade $3.73 $0.93 $1.86
Premium $4.16 $1.04 $2.08
Diesel $5.44 $1.36 $2.72

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowes Grove and Durham. The current time is 02:58:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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