How far is Jackson, NH from Holderness, NH?

The driving distance from Jackson, NH to Holderness, NH is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.84 mi
01h 38m
Flight
34.96 mi
56.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.96 mi
Kilometers
56.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.84 mi
Kilometers
85.03 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holderness
Fri, Nov 6, 10:04 AM EST
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Nov 6, 11:42 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-11-06T08:25
Arrive Holderness
Fri, Nov 6, 10:04 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tamworth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Jackson
26.3 mi
00h 49m
To Holderness
26.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2004 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight right onto Pinkham Notch Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pinkham Notch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Goodrich Falls Road

    1362 ft · 23 sec · Old Goodrich Falls Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pinkham Notch Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinkham Notch Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Notch Road

    64 m · 6 sec · Crawford Notch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on White Mountain Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on White Mountain Road

    1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    8.9 mi · 14 min · White Mountain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Silver Lake Road

    84 m · 8 sec · Silver Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Page Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Page Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Chocorua Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · Chocorua Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 51 sec · Whittier Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 18 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  22. 22

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    10.7 mi · 20 min · Whittier Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Plymouth Street

    1636 ft · 56 sec · Plymouth Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Dane Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Dane Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Squam Lake Road

    154 m · 17 sec · Squam Lake Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    125 m · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Mountain Highway
16 mi · 30%
Whittier Highway
10.7 mi · 20%
Daniel Webster Highway
4.75 mi · 9%
White Mountain Road
3.81 mi · 7%
Dane Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Bear Camp Highway
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Whittier Highway

Continue on Whittier Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tamworth
00h 49m from Jackson
Leave By
3:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely leaving Jackson and Patchy Fog near Holderness.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Tamworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Jackson and 26.5 miles from Holderness.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.75 one way or $15.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Light Rain Likely around Jackson and Patchy Fog near Holderness.

Stop Ideas Near Tamworth

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

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

BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

17 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

North Conway, NH

24 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

36 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

39 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Holderness. Straight-line distance: 34.96 mi (56.26 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in New Hampshire

Population866
Coordinates44.1442300, -71.1809100
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Holderness

#2 Holderness

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population2,131
Coordinates43.7320200, -71.5884100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-71.18091, 44.14423)
End: Holderness (-71.58841, 43.73202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.75
Round trip
$15.51
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.75 $15.51
Mid-grade $4.76 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $5.22 $9.75 $19.51
Diesel $6.32 $11.81 $23.62

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Holderness. The current time is 08:25:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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