Portsmouth, NH Road Trips

Portsmouth, NH serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 46 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Portsmouth, NH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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Trip Routes

21

Longest Drive

123.1 mi

Charlestown, NH

Quickest Drive

21m

Dover, NH

Plan Around Portsmouth, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Portsmouth, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Charlestown, NH to Portsmouth, NH 123.1 mi · 2h 41m Winchester, NH to Portsmouth, NH 120.1 mi · 2h 41m Rindge, NH to Portsmouth, NH 91.8 mi · 2h 12m Gilmanton, NH to Portsmouth, NH 50.7 mi · 1h 19m

Continue From Portsmouth, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Portsmouth, NH to Berlin, NH 117.8 mi · 3h 6m Portsmouth, NH to Brookline, NH 70 mi · 1h 35m Portsmouth, NH to Bow, NH 59.8 mi · 1h 17m Portsmouth, NH to Concord, NH 59.4 mi · 1h 14m

Trips from Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth, NH to Berlin, NH

117.8 mi 3h 6m

Portsmouth, NH to Brookline, NH

70 mi 1h 35m

Portsmouth, NH to Bow, NH

59.8 mi 1h 17m

Portsmouth, NH to Concord, NH

59.4 mi 1h 14m

Portsmouth, NH to Manchester, NH

44.5 mi 58m

Portsmouth, NH to Atkinson, NH

33.7 mi 46m

Portsmouth, NH to Danville, NH

33.4 mi 51m

Portsmouth, NH to Weare Corner, NH

17.3 mi 25m

Portsmouth, NH to Newmarket, NH

14.3 mi 28m

Portsmouth, NH to Dover, NH

12.1 mi 21m

Driving from Portsmouth, NH

The typical drive from Portsmouth, NH covers about 46 miles and takes around 1h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 118 miles (3h 6m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Portsmouth, NH are Berlin, NH (117.8 mi, 3h 6m), Brookline, NH (70 mi, 1h 35m), Bow, NH (59.8 mi, 1h 17m), Concord, NH (59.4 mi, 1h 14m), and Manchester, NH (44.5 mi, 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 46-mile trip from Portsmouth, NH, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Portsmouth, NH and 11 routes heading into Portsmouth, NH, covering 21 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 118 miles.

The longest mapped route from Portsmouth, NH covers 118 miles and takes approximately 3h 6m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Portsmouth, NH runs about 46 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 46-mile trip from Portsmouth, NH costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Portsmouth, NH include Berlin, NH, Brookline, NH, Bow, NH and Concord, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.