How far is Holderness, NH from Etna, NH?
The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Etna, NH is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holderness and Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness and Etna.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · US Route 3
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Turn right onto Holderness Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Holderness Road
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Continue on Mt Prospect Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Prospect Road
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Continue on North Holderness Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Holderness Road
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Continue on Mt Prospect Road
1518 ft · 37 sec · Mt Prospect Road
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Continue on NH Route 175A
1090 ft · 31 sec · NH Route 175A
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 North
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1.1 km · 43 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25, NH 3A: Plymouth, Rumney
1961 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Tenney Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Moosilauke Road
92 m · 7 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Turn straight onto Route 25
904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25
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Continue on Rumney Route 25
7.2 mi · 11 min · Rumney Route 25
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Turn left onto Dorchester Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dorchester Road
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Continue on NH Route 118
9.3 mi · 17 min · NH Route 118
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Continue on State Route 118
3.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 118
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Turn slight right onto Reagan Road
1607 ft · 46 sec · Reagan Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Reagan Road
1417 ft · 40 sec · Reagan Road
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Continue on School Street
1149 ft · 33 sec · School Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
8.2 mi · 16 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Dartmouth College Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover
1063 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Hanover Street
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Turn right onto Etna Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Etna Road
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Continue on Great Hollow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Great Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Etna Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Etna Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Etna Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holderness and Etna.
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.
NH Route 118
Continue on NH Route 118
9.29 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Holderness and Light Rain Likely near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holderness to Etna?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Holderness and 25.6 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Holderness and Light Rain Likely near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
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 Dorchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holderness and Etna. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.09 km).
#1 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Etna
Etna is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6928500, -72.2217600 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-72.22176, 43.69285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.12 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $8.52 | $17.05 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
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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