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Lower Heights generally provides the better commute to Downtown Houston and other central destinations because it sits south of I-10 and closer to Washington Avenue, Montrose, River Oaks, and the central business districts. Greater Heights extends much farther north and can be less convenient for someone reporting Downtown frequently, though it may work better for a northern workplace. Use the exact office address and number of required office days, then test the route during expected travel hours. Houston mileage is deceptive, and congestion, construction, freeway access, and the apartment’s precise location can materially change the result.

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