How far is Merrimack, NH from Holderness, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Holderness, NH is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
68.63 mi
01h 30m
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
68.63 mi
Kilometers
110.45 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holderness
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Holderness
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrimack
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 Merrimack
34.3 mi
00h 45m
To Holderness
34.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Merrimack and Holderness.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South River Road

    2135 ft · 46 sec · South River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Concord, Nashua

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive

    653 ft · 11 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Bedford, Manchester

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness

    819 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    118 m · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Scenic View Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Scenic View Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US Route 3

    1.4 mi · 3 min · US Route 3

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Squam Lake Road

    543 ft · 25 sec · Squam Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    125 m · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
36.2 mi · 53%
Everett Turnpike
21.4 mi · 31%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.83 mi · 6%
Scenic View Road
1.42 mi · 2%
US Route 3
1.41 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

19.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 45m from Merrimack
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 34.3 miles from Merrimack and 34.3 miles from Holderness.

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 8.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Merrimack and Holderness. Straight-line distance: 60.09 mi (96.7 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Holderness

#2 Holderness

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population2,131
Coordinates43.7320200, -71.5884100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Holderness (-71.58841, 43.73202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
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
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.79 $21.57
Premium $4.86 $11.76 $23.51
Diesel $6.00 $14.51 $29.03

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 Merrimack and Holderness. The current time is 03:36:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.