How far is Holderness, NH from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Lowell, MA is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holderness and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness and Lowell.
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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
16.7 mi · 19 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: Lawrence, Dracut
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lowell Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Lowell Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Boulevard
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Continue on Merrimack Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Merrimack Avenue
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Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1548 ft · 52 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Merrimack Street
1457 ft · 37 sec · Merrimack Street
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Turn left onto Dutton Street
2205 ft · 43 sec · Dutton Street
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Continue on Thorndike Street
805 ft · 24 sec · Thorndike Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2195 ft · 48 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holderness and Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
21 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holderness to Lowell?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Holderness and 46.1 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Holderness and Sunny near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Bow
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 Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holderness and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 77.14 mi (124.14 km).
#1 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $20.68 | $41.37 |
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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