Origin
Portsmouth, NH
Late night in Portsmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
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Trip from Portsmouth, NH to Bow, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth, NH
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Bow, NH
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Trip Overview
Portsmouth, NH to Bow, NH is 59.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Exeter-Hampton Expressway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it an excellent option for a quick, no-fuss journey. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect efficient travel time. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B without much complication.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 30.4 mi | 35m |
| I 95 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Bow Center Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Logging Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 89 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 30.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, NH and Bow, NH.
1
Start on US 1
406 ft
·
15 sec
·
Congress Street
2
Turn right onto Fleet Street
462 ft
·
17 sec
·
Fleet Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Hanover Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hanover Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Market Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
9
Merge onto NH 101
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 93
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 93
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 89
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 89
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1
Toward Bow
17
Turn right onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Street
18
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
19
Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bow Center Road
20
Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
21
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
White Rock Hill Road
22
Arrive at destination
White Rock Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Portsmouth, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fleet Street
Turn right onto Fleet Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
8
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.63 one way
$19.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Everett Turnpike
(7 mi)
$0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bow, NH
Late night in Bow on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, NH
30 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, I-95, and the Everett Turnpike, facilitating a rapid pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 30.4 miles on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, allowing for a significant period of consistent driving. The route maintains a high-speed character for most of its length, making it efficient for covering distance.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on Exeter-Hampton Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fleet Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fleet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portsmouth, NH and Bow, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter and White River Junction Vermont.
Manchester
10.4 mi in
|
~15m
101 West: Manchester
11 mi in
|
~16m
Concord
11 mi in
|
~16m
Exeter
11 mi in
|
~16m
White River Junction Vermont
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.49 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bow, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fleet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bow, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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