How far is Holderness, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.78 mi
01h 12m
Flight
60.09 mi
96.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.09 mi
Kilometers
96.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.78 mi
Kilometers
110.69 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Holderness
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holderness
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holderness
9:30 PM EDT
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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Holderness
34.4 mi
00h 36m
To Merrimack
34.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holderness and Merrimack.

  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

    21 mi · 23 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
21.8 mi · 32%
Everett Turnpike
21.5 mi · 31%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 22%
Daniel Webster Highway
4.05 mi · 6%
Scenic View Road
1.42 mi · 2%
US Route 3
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 36m from Holderness
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Holderness and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holderness to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Holderness and 34.4 miles from Merrimack.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Holderness and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boscawen, 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 Boscawen.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holderness and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 60.09 mi (96.7 km).

Holderness

#1 Holderness

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population2,131
Coordinates43.7320200, -71.5884100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.588459, 43.732059)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Holderness and Merrimack. The current time is 01:54:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.