How far is Ellicott City, MD from Holderness, NH?

The driving distance from Ellicott City, MD to Holderness, NH is about 500 miles (804.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 409.5 miles (659 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
499.94 mi
10h 28m
Flight
409.51 mi
659.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
409.51 mi
Kilometers
659.05 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
499.94 mi
Kilometers
804.58 km
Drive Time
10h 28m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holderness
Fri, Oct 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Ellicott City
Fri, Oct 23, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellicott City
2026-10-23T00:16
Arrive Holderness
Fri, Oct 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:28 PM to 5:58 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellicott City
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Westport
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Ellicott City
248.9 mi
05h 14m
To Holderness
251.1 mi
05h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ellicott City and Holderness.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellicott City and Holderness.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Columbia Pike

    34 m · 6 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1018 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Frederick Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Frederick Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 47 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 13 North: Wilmington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey

    1033 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Delaware Memorial Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delaware Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  34. 34

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    40.8 mi · 55 min · New England Thruway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  47. 47

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  48. 48

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  49. 49

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  50. 50

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    39.7 mi · 46 min

  51. 51

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.4 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  53. 53

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  54. 54

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  55. 55

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 29 min

  56. 56

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford

    1388 ft · 37 sec

  57. 57

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road

  58. 58

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    156 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Street

  59. 59

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    985 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  60. 60

    Keep slight left to continue on Depot Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  61. 61

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Depot Street

  62. 62

    Continue on Tyngsboro Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Tyngsboro Road

  63. 63

    Continue on Swan Road

    2730 ft · 57 sec · Swan Road

  64. 64

    Continue on Westford Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Westford Road

  65. 65

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire, Manchester New Hampshire

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  66. 66

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 41 min

  67. 67

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  68. 68

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  69. 69

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  70. 70

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  71. 71

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness

    819 ft · 28 sec

  72. 72

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  73. 73

    Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    118 m · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  74. 74

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  75. 75

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  76. 76

    Continue on Scenic View Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Scenic View Road

  77. 77

    Continue on US Route 3

    1.4 mi · 3 min · US Route 3

  78. 78

    Turn left onto Squam Lake Road

    543 ft · 25 sec · Squam Lake Road

  79. 79

    Turn left

    125 m · 30 sec

  80. 80

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellicott City and Holderness.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
80 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
28
14 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
106 mi · 21%
New England Thruway
40.8 mi · 8%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 8%
I 84 East
39.7 mi · 8%
Styles Bridges Highway
36.2 mi · 7%
US 3 North
32.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.5 mi
409.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
05h 14m from Ellicott City
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ellicott City and Sunny near Holderness.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellicott City to Holderness?

The road trip is about 500 miles (804.6 km) and usually takes 10h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.9 miles from Ellicott City and 251.1 miles from Holderness.

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

The direct path is about 409.5 miles (659 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.76 one way or $143.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellicott City and Sunny near Holderness.

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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 Westport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

15 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

44 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellicott City and Holderness. Straight-line distance: 409.51 mi (659.05 km).

Ellicott City

#1 Ellicott City

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

Population65,834
Coordinates39.2673300, -76.7983100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Holderness

#2 Holderness

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population2,131
Coordinates43.7320200, -71.5884100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellicott City (-76.79831, 39.26733)
End: Holderness (-71.58841, 43.73202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 805 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.64 gal
66.78 L · about $71.76
Round trip
$143.52
35.28 gal · 133.56 L
Estimated CO2
156.8 kg one way
Round trip: 313.5 kg / 691 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $71.76 $143.52
Mid-grade $4.69 $82.64 $165.29
Premium $4.99 $88.04 $176.08
Diesel $6.37 $112.33 $224.66

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 Maryland · Oct 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellicott City and Holderness. The current time is 00:16:27.

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.