How far is Waltham, MA from Holderness, NH?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Holderness, NH is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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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 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.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Holderness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Holderness.
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Start on Main Street
56 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
132 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn left
120 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lexington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Totten Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Totten Pond Road
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Turn right onto Wyman Street
1415 ft · 33 sec · Wyman Street
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Take the ramp left
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1737 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
2168 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
39.9 mi · 50 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 Waltham 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.
US 3 North
Keep slight left
39.9 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Waltham and Sunny near Holderness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Holderness?
The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Waltham and 55.4 miles from Holderness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waltham and Sunny near Holderness.
Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett
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 South Hooksett.
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Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Holderness. Straight-line distance: 95.34 mi (153.43 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.25 | $16.63 | $33.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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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