How far is Gilmanton Ironworks, NH from Holderness, NH?

The driving distance from Gilmanton Ironworks, NH to Holderness, NH is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.7 mi
00h 58m
Flight
26.18 mi
42.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.7 mi
Kilometers
62.28 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holderness
Fri, Nov 6, 7:58 PM EST
Return by in Gilmanton Ironworks
Fri, Nov 6, 8:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilmanton Ironworks
2026-11-06T19:00
Arrive Holderness
Fri, Nov 6, 7:58 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilmanton Ironworks
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Gilmanton Ironworks
19.3 mi
00h 29m
To Holderness
19.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilmanton Ironworks and Holderness.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilmanton Ironworks and Holderness.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    111 m · 14 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Route 140

    8.6 mi · 15 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  3. 3

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 36 sec · State Route 140

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on I 93 North

    2342 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

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

    819 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    118 m · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Scenic View Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Scenic View Road

  16. 16

    Continue on US Route 3

    1.4 mi · 3 min · US Route 3

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Squam Lake Road

    543 ft · 25 sec · Squam Lake Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    125 m · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilmanton Ironworks and Holderness.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
17.8 mi · 46%
New Hampshire Route 140
8.61 mi · 22%
Depot Street
2.88 mi · 7%
Gilmanton Road
1.86 mi · 5%
Tilton Road
1.77 mi · 5%
Scenic View Road
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

17.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 29m from Gilmanton Ironworks
Leave By
4:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Gilmanton Ironworks and Patchy Fog near Holderness.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilmanton Ironworks to Holderness?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Gilmanton Ironworks and 19.4 miles from Holderness.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gilmanton Ironworks and Patchy Fog near Holderness.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanbornton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilmanton Ironworks and Holderness. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.13 km).

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#1 Gilmanton Ironworks

Gilmanton Ironworks is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.4173000, -71.2972900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Holderness

#2 Holderness

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population2,131
Coordinates43.7320200, -71.5884100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilmanton Ironworks (-71.29729, 43.4173)
End: Holderness (-71.58841, 43.73202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.34
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $5.67 $11.34
Mid-grade $4.75 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $5.22 $7.14 $14.29
Diesel $6.30 $8.64 $17.27

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 New Hampshire · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilmanton Ironworks and Holderness. The current time is 19:00:28.

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.