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

The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Gilmanton Ironworks, NH is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
39.44 mi
00h 59m
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
39.44 mi
Kilometers
63.47 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilmanton Ironworks
Fri, Nov 6, 8:40 PM EST
Return by in Holderness
Fri, Nov 6, 9:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holderness
2026-11-06T19:41
Arrive Gilmanton Ironworks
Fri, Nov 6, 8:40 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holderness
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 Holderness
19.7 mi
00h 29m
To Gilmanton Ironworks
19.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Today

Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Squam Lake Road

    102 m · 11 sec · Squam Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Route 3

    1.4 mi · 3 min · US Route 3

  4. 4

    Continue on Scenic View Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Scenic View Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1593 ft · 36 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    18.2 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton

    1853 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

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

    1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140

  16. 16

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

    8.6 mi · 15 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
18.2 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 · 4%
Scenic View Road
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

18.2 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 29m from Holderness
Leave By
4:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Holderness and Light Rain near Gilmanton Ironworks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 19.7 miles from Holderness and 19.8 miles from Gilmanton Ironworks.

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 13.3 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 4:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Holderness and Gilmanton Ironworks. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.13 km).

Holderness

#1 Holderness

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population2,131
Coordinates43.7320200, -71.5884100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gilmanton Ironworks

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

Population0
Coordinates43.4173000, -71.2972900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Holderness (-71.58841, 43.73202)
End: Gilmanton Ironworks (-71.29729, 43.4173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.75
Round trip
$11.50
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $5.75 $11.50
Mid-grade $4.75 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $5.22 $7.25 $14.50
Diesel $6.30 $8.76 $17.53

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 Holderness and Gilmanton Ironworks. The current time is 19:41:23.

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.