New Hampshire Route 111
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New Hampshire Route 111 (abbreviated NH 111) is a 50.46 miles (81.2 km) east–west highway in Hillsborough
and Rockingham
counties in southeastern New Hampshire
. The road runs from Hollis
to North Hampton
on the Atlantic
shore.
The eastern terminus of NH 111 is at the junction with Ocean Boulevard (New Hampshire Route 1A
) in North Hampton. At its terminus, the road is known as Atlantic Avenue. The western terminus of NH 111 is at the Massachusetts
state line in Hollis, where, as Runnels Bridge Road, the road continues into Massachusetts and becomes Massachusetts Route 111 in the town of Pepperell
.
The portion of NH 111 between New Hampshire Route 27
in Hampton
and NH 1A in Hampton Beach
was once designated New Hampshire Route 101D.
. Although none of the segments directly connect, all three roadways are linked by their parent, New Hampshire Route 111.
and Nashua
in Hillsborough County
.
The eastern terminus is in Nashua at NH 111, west of the point where NH 111 and U.S. Route 3 meet. At that location, NH 111A is known as Main Dunstable Road. The western terminus is at NH 111 approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) north of the Massachusetts
state line. At that location, NH 111A is called South Depot Road.
in Hillsborough County and Windham
in Rockingham County
. It is signed as an east–west highway.
The southern, officially western, terminus is in the town of Pelham at New Hampshire Route 128
(Mammoth Road
) approximately 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) north of the Massachusetts state line. At this point, the road is named Marsh Road. The northern, signed eastern, terminus of the highway is in the town of Windham at NH 111 between Cobbetts Pond
and Canobie Lake
. At this point, the road is known as Range Road.
and Exeter
in Rockingham County. It is signed as an east–west highway.
The eastern terminus of this segment of NH 111A is in Exeter at NH 111 on the west side of String Bridge. At this location, NH 111A is named Water Street. The western terminus is in Danville at NH 111. At that location, the road is known as Main Street.
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 380,841 people, 144,455 households, and 98,807 families residing in the county. The population density was 435 people per square mile . There were 149,961 housing units at an average density of 171 per square mile...
and Rockingham
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 277,359 people, 104,529 households, and 74,320 families residing in the county. The population density was 399 people per square mile . There were 113,023 housing units at an average density of 163 per square mile...
counties in southeastern New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. The road runs from Hollis
Hollis, New Hampshire
Hollis is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,684 at the 2010 census. The town center village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Hollis Village Historic District....
to North Hampton
North Hampton, New Hampshire
North Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,301 at the 2010 census. While the majority of the town is inland, North Hampton includes a part of New Hampshire's limited Atlantic seacoast.-History:...
on the Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
shore.
The eastern terminus of NH 111 is at the junction with Ocean Boulevard (New Hampshire Route 1A
New Hampshire Route 1A
New Hampshire Route 1A is an long state highway located in southeast New Hampshire. The route runs along the Atlantic coastline from the Massachusetts border north to Rye, then turns toward downtown Portsmouth. The southern terminus is at the Massachusetts state line in Seabrook at the junction...
) in North Hampton. At its terminus, the road is known as Atlantic Avenue. The western terminus of NH 111 is at the Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
state line in Hollis, where, as Runnels Bridge Road, the road continues into Massachusetts and becomes Massachusetts Route 111 in the town of Pepperell
Pepperell, Massachusetts
Pepperell is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,497 at the 2010 census. It includes the village of East Pepperell.-History:...
.
History
New Hampshire Route 27
New Hampshire Route 27 is a long east–west highway in southeastern New Hampshire. The western terminus of NH 27 is in Hooksett at U.S. Route 3 and New Hampshire Route 28 north of Manchester...
in Hampton
Hampton, New Hampshire
Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 14,976 at the 2010 census. Located beside the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton is home to Hampton Beach, a summer tourist destination....
and NH 1A in Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Hampton Beach is a village district, census-designated place, and beach resort within the town of Hampton, in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located on the Atlantic Ocean. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,275. Hampton Beach is located in Rockingham County, approximately south of Portsmouth...
was once designated New Hampshire Route 101D.
New Hampshire Route 111A
New Hampshire Route 111A is a designation held by three separate state highways in New HampshireNew Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. Although none of the segments directly connect, all three roadways are linked by their parent, New Hampshire Route 111.
Western segment
The western segment of NH 111A is a 4.93 miles (7.9 km) east–west loop road in HollisHollis, New Hampshire
Hollis is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,684 at the 2010 census. The town center village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Hollis Village Historic District....
and Nashua
Nashua, New Hampshire
-Climate:-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 86,494 people, 35,044 households, and 21,876 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,719.9 people per square mile . There were 37,168 housing units at an average density of 1,202.8 per square mile...
in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 380,841 people, 144,455 households, and 98,807 families residing in the county. The population density was 435 people per square mile . There were 149,961 housing units at an average density of 171 per square mile...
.
The eastern terminus is in Nashua at NH 111, west of the point where NH 111 and U.S. Route 3 meet. At that location, NH 111A is known as Main Dunstable Road. The western terminus is at NH 111 approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) north of the Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
state line. At that location, NH 111A is called South Depot Road.
Middle segment
The middle segment of NH 111A is a 9.17 miles (14.8 km) northeast-southwest highway between PelhamPelham, New Hampshire
The earliest census data shows the town of Pelham having a population of 543 residents in 1767.As of the census of 2000, there were 10,914 people, 3,606 households, and 2,982 families residing in the town. The population density was 412.9 people per square mile . There were 3,740 housing units at...
in Hillsborough County and Windham
Windham, New Hampshire
Windham is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 13,592 at the 2010 census.- History :The area was initially home to the Pawtucket Native Americans. Scottish immigrants began to settle in the area in 1719. The region was known as “Nutfield” and included what...
in Rockingham County
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 277,359 people, 104,529 households, and 74,320 families residing in the county. The population density was 399 people per square mile . There were 113,023 housing units at an average density of 163 per square mile...
. It is signed as an east–west highway.
The southern, officially western, terminus is in the town of Pelham at New Hampshire Route 128
New Hampshire Route 128
New Hampshire Route 128 is a long north–south highway in southeastern New Hampshire. NH 128 runs from the Massachusetts border in Pelham northward to Londonderry, south of Manchester...
(Mammoth Road
Mammoth Road
Mammoth Road is a north–south road in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The road runs from its origin in Lowell, Massachusetts to its northern end in Hooksett, New Hampshire, a suburb of Manchester. The total length of the road is...
) approximately 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) north of the Massachusetts state line. At this point, the road is named Marsh Road. The northern, signed eastern, terminus of the highway is in the town of Windham at NH 111 between Cobbetts Pond
Cobbetts Pond
Cobbetts Pond is a water body located in Rockingham County in southern New Hampshire, United States, in the town of Windham. It is approximately two miles long, and the shoreline forms the shape of an 8...
and Canobie Lake
Canobie Lake
Canobie Lake is a body of water located in Rockingham County in southern New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Salem and Windham. It is approximately long, and on average wide, though two arms of the lake combine to produce a width of at the lake's center. Canobie Lake Park, an...
. At this point, the road is known as Range Road.
Eastern segment
The eastern segment of NH 111A is a 15 miles (24.1 km) southwest-northeast highway between DanvilleDanville, New Hampshire
Danville is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,387 at the 2010 census. Danville is part of the Timberlane Regional School District, with students attending Danville Elementary School, Timberlane Regional Middle School, and Timberlane Regional High...
and Exeter
Exeter, New Hampshire
Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The town's population was 14,306 at the 2010 census. Exeter was the county seat until 1997, when county offices were moved to neighboring Brentwood...
in Rockingham County. It is signed as an east–west highway.
The eastern terminus of this segment of NH 111A is in Exeter at NH 111 on the west side of String Bridge. At this location, NH 111A is named Water Street. The western terminus is in Danville at NH 111. At that location, the road is known as Main Street.