How far is Holderness, NH from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Amherst, NY is about 452.9 miles (728.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 06m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Minden, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holderness and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness and Amherst.
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Start on the route
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Squam Lake Road
102 m · 11 sec · Squam Lake Road
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Turn right onto US Route 3
1.4 mi · 3 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Scenic View Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Scenic View Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1593 ft · 36 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
1616 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Highway 104
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104
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Continue on Summer Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1024 ft · 36 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Ragged Mountain Highway
8.2 mi · 15 min · Ragged Mountain Highway
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Turn sharp left onto U.S. Route 4
7 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
47 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
915 ft · 43 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street
1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Opera House Square
18 m · 6 sec · Opera House Square
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Charlestown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on Claremont Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Claremont Road
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Turn right onto Lovers Lane Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Road
735 ft · 16 sec · Springfield Road
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Continue on Charlestown Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Main Street
1658 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
74 m · 8 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 East
2.7 mi · 5 min · Vermont Route 11 East
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2079 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 11 West
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Continue on Simonsville Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Simonsville Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
5.6 mi · 9 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on North Main Street
2077 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 11
11.5 mi · 18 min · Vermont Route 11
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Continue on Depot Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Depot Street
2654 ft · 56 sec · Depot Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 7 South: Bennington
1442 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 7
21 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 7
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Take the exit slight right toward Troy
2623 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bennington Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Bennington Bypass
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Continue on Bennington Connector
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bennington Connector
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Continue on Mapletown Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mapletown Road
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Continue straight
21 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
2780 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Collar City Bridge
4.6 mi · 6 min · Collar City Bridge
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Keep slight left
1342 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
5 mi · 7 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
272 mi · 5 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
1117 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Turn left onto Millersport Highway
143 m · 14 sec · Millersport Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Millersport Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holderness and Amherst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 South
Keep slight left
272 mi · 05h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Holderness and Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holderness to Amherst?
The road trip is about 452.9 miles (728.8 km) and usually takes 10h 03m 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?
Fort Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.1 miles from Holderness and 226.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 87 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 $67.77 one way or $135.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Holderness and Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Plain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Plain.
Amsterdam station
Union Station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holderness and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 365.89 mi (588.84 km).
#1 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 729 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $67.77 | $135.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $77.46 | $154.91 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $84.81 | $169.61 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $101.70 | $203.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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