How far is Holderness, NH from Portland, ME?
The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Portland, ME is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 02h 19m.
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 Oxford County, Maine, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holderness and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness and Portland.
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Start on the route
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Squam Lake Road
102 m · 14 sec · Squam Lake Road
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn left onto Dane Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Dane Road
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Continue on Plymouth Street
1158 ft · 40 sec · Plymouth Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
68 m · 14 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Whittier Highway
10.7 mi · 20 min · Whittier Highway
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Continue on State Route 25
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25
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Continue on Whittier Road
1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road
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Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway
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Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Mountain Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Mountain Highway
5.3 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1497 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Ossipee Trail
6.3 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail
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Continue on Porter Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Porter Road
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Continue on Ossipee Trail
5.8 mi · 10 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Federal Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ossipee Trail
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ossipee Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail West
36 m · 2 sec · Ossipee Trail West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail West
9.9 mi · 15 min · Ossipee Trail West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ossipee Trail East
51 m · 3 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Exit the roundabout onto Ossipee Trail East
975 ft · 16 sec · Ossipee Trail East
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Continue on State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Conant Street
1805 ft · 39 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on William B Clarke Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Turn right onto Stroudwater Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stroudwater Street
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Continue on Westbrook Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Congress Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 100 South
1367 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1078 ft · 34 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Portland Street
1301 ft · 36 sec · Portland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preble Street
720 ft · 29 sec · Preble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Congress Street
48 m · 5 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holderness and Portland.
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.
Whittier Highway
Turn left onto Whittier Highway
10.7 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holderness to Portland?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Holderness and 41.6 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.43 one way or $24.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Holderness and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Porter
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 Porter.
Conway, New Hampshire
North Conway, NH
Saco Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holderness and Portland. Straight-line distance: 66.62 mi (107.21 km).
#1 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine.
| Population | 66,803 |
| Coordinates | 43.6573700, -70.2589000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portland (-70.2589, 43.65737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
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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