How far is Holderness, NH from Strafford, NH?
The driving distance from Holderness, NH to Strafford, NH is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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 located in 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 Strafford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness and Strafford.
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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
18.2 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
1853 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road
1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
2 mi · 4 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Turn right onto Province Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · Province Road
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Continue on Province Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Province Road
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Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Turn right onto South Barnstead Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road
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Turn left onto Welch Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road
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Turn left onto New Road
11 m · 3 sec · New Road
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Turn right onto Tom Berry Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road
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Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road
151 m · 19 sec · Barn Door Gap Road
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holderness and Strafford.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Holderness and Chance Rain Showers near Strafford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holderness to Strafford?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Holderness and 25.1 miles from Strafford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Holderness and Chance Rain Showers near Strafford.
Stop Ideas Near Tilton
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 Tilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holderness and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 34.54 mi (55.58 km).
#1 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Strafford
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,235 |
| Coordinates | 43.3270300, -71.1842300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
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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