Origin
Portsmouth, NH
Late night in Portsmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth, NH to Danville, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Danville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Portsmouth, NH to Danville, NH is 33.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Exeter-Hampton Expressway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a quick hop between two points in the Northeast. You'll mainly be on highway, so expect a functional drive focused on getting you to your destination efficiently. With a short duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| I 95 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Middle Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Red Brook Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Danville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, NH and Danville, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto NH 125
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NH 125
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
13
Turn right onto NH 111A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
14
Continue on NH 111A
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Brentwood Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto NH 107; NH 111A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto Red Brook Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Brook Road
17
Turn left onto NH 111A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Danville Road
18
Continue on NH 111A
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.8 — 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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
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 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.40 | $12.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Danville, NH
Late night in Danville on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
51m 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 61% of the journey taking place on faster roads like the Exeter-Hampton Expressway and I-95. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.4 miles on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours. Expect a typical highway experience that allows for steady progress towards Danville.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on Exeter-Hampton Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 Danville, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter and Kingston.
Manchester
10.4 mi in
|
~15m
101 West: Manchester
11 mi in
|
~16m
Concord
11 mi in
|
~16m
Exeter
11 mi in
|
~16m
Kingston
22.8 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Danville, 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 Danville, 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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