Origin
Portsmouth, NH
Morning in Portsmouth on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth, NH to Newmarket, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Newmarket, NH
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Trip Overview
Portsmouth to Newmarket is 14.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Portsmouth Avenue and College Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a simple, direct journey. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a highway cruise. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick errand or a segment of a larger New England adventure. You'll find plenty of opportunities to get on and off the main roads, offering flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| College Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Greenland Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Squamscott Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Exeter Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth Avenue
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, NH and Newmarket, 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
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NH 33
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenland Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NH 33
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Portsmouth Avenue
10
Turn right onto Squamscott Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Squamscott Road
11
Turn straight onto NH 108
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
College Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on NH 108
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Exeter Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NH 108
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
NH 108
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.8 — 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
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Newmarket, NH
Morning in Newmarket on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a distinctly local drive with only a 15% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on Portsmouth Avenue. As you travel, you'll navigate through a series of local roads, including Portsmouth Avenue, College Road, and Greenland Road. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction more often, so keep your focus sharp and be ready for the next turn.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Portsmouth Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fleet Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.3 miles you will encounter 9 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.
On the drive from Portsmouth, NH to Newmarket, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Portsmouth Avenue. 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 Newmarket, 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 Newmarket, 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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