How far is Holderness, NH from Rye Beach, NH?
The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Rye Beach, NH is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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 Rye Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness and Rye Beach.
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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
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Hampton Road
1666 ft · 41 sec · North Hampton Road
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Continue on Exeter Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road
18 m · 1 sec · Post Road
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Turn slight right onto US 1: Rye Beach
1.2 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn right onto North Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Road
2278 ft · 1 min · South Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holderness and Rye Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
NH 101 East
Merge slight right
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Holderness and Partly Cloudy near Rye Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holderness to Rye Beach?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Holderness and 47.9 miles from Rye Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 2:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Holderness and Partly Cloudy near Rye Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog
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 Bog.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holderness and Rye Beach. Straight-line distance: 66.57 mi (107.14 km).
#1 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rye Beach
Rye Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9767600, -70.7656100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye Beach (-70.76561, 42.97676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $4.10 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
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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