How far is Rye Beach, NH from Holderness, NH?
The driving distance from Rye Beach, NH to Holderness, NH is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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 02m.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rye Beach and Holderness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye Beach and Holderness.
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Start on South Road
3.2 mi · 8 min · South Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn right onto Hobbs Road
1 km · 1 min · Hobbs Road
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Continue on North Hill Road
123 m · 14 sec · North Hill Road
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Turn left onto Post Road
125 m · 12 sec · Post Road
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Turn right onto Exeter Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on North Hampton Road
783 ft · 20 sec · North Hampton Road
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Take the ramp right toward NH 101 West
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
819 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway
118 m · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Scenic View Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Scenic View Road
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Continue on US Route 3
1.4 mi · 3 min · US Route 3
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Turn left onto Squam Lake Road
543 ft · 25 sec · Squam Lake Road
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Turn left
125 m · 30 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 Rye Beach and Holderness.
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 West
Merge slight left
28.9 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Rye Beach and Partly Sunny near Holderness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rye Beach to Holderness?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 47.5 miles from Rye Beach and 47.6 miles from Holderness.
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 28.6 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 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Rye Beach and Partly Sunny near Holderness.
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 Rye Beach and Holderness. Straight-line distance: 66.57 mi (107.14 km).
#1 Rye Beach
Rye Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9767600, -70.7656100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holderness
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 43.7320200, -71.5884100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holderness (-71.58841, 43.73202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 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 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $17.32 | $34.65 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
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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