How far is Holderness, NH from Arlington, MA?
The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Arlington, MA is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holderness and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness and Arlington.
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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
21 mi · 23 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
33.3 mi · 38 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn
1147 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
1215 ft · 28 sec · Montvale Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
888 ft · 18 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Church Street
96 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Mystic Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1033 ft · 22 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Academy Street
97 m · 18 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holderness and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
33.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Holderness and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holderness to Arlington?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Holderness and 52.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.82 one way or $31.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Holderness and Mostly Clear near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Hooksett
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 Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holderness and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 93.55 mi (150.55 km).
#1 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 45,169 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153700, -71.1564400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-71.15644, 42.41537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
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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