Origin
Portsmouth, NH
Late night in Portsmouth on Wednesday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth, NH to Pittsfield, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Pittsfield, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portsmouth, NH to Pittsfield, NH covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Piscataqua Road, Catamount Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Piscataqua Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataqua Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Catamount Road | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Spaulding Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Old Concord Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| NH 16 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 4 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Piscataqua Road
— 8.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, NH and Pittsfield, NH.
1
Start on US 1
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Congress Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maplewood Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Cutts Street
455 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cutts Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 1 Bypass
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Bypass
5
Continue on NH 16
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
NH 16
Toward NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester
6
Take the exit onto NH 16
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
NH 16
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 16
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
NH 16
Toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto US 4; NH 16
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
9
Take the exit onto US 4
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 4
Exit 6
Toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Concord
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 4
Exit 6
Toward US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 4
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 4
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Boston Harbor Road
13
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Boston Harbor Road
14
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Scammell Bridge
15
Continue on US 4
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Piscataqua Road
16
Enter roundabout onto US 4
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Road
17
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
18
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
19
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 4
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
23
Continue on NH 107
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Catamount Road
24
Continue on NH 107
423 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tilton Hill Road
25
Turn right onto NH 107
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Barnstead Road
26
Arrive at destination
NH 107
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 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 0.2 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maplewood Avenue
Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 16
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 16 toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, U...
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Concord
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 6
Toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Conc...
10
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4 toward US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 6
Toward US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
5
37.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
NH 107 / Barnstead Road
Turn right onto NH 107 / Barnstead Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.46 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.91 | $13.83 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.24 | $16.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.16
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.41
Old Turnpike Road
(5.1 mi)
$0.35
Spaulding Turnpike
(3.8 mi)
$0.27
Old Concord Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Pittsfield, NH
Late night in Pittsfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Northwood, NH
19 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
32 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
1h 4m 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?
37.4 mi in 1h 4m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Piscataqua Road.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Piscataqua Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Maplewood Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Maplewood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NH 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,025 ft
17 ft
Total Climb
1,203 ft
Total Descent
737 ft
Highest Point
1,025 ft
~34.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,008 ft
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 Pittsfield, NH, road signs point toward Spaulding Turnpike North, Durham-Unh and Concord.
Spaulding Turnpike North
2.2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via NH 16
Durham-Unh
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 4
Concord
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 4
About the Cities
Starting in Portsmouth, NH
Full guide →Founded 1630
Portsmouth is the third oldest city in the USA and is prominent in New Hampshire's seacoast region.
Top landmarks
- • USS Albacore — 1953 research submarine
- • Portsmouth African Burying Ground — Memorial park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
- • Governor John Langdon House — house in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Arriving in Pittsfield, NH
Full guide →Founded 1782
Top landmarks
- • Pittsfield Center Historic District — historic district in New Hampshire, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Piscataqua Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.16 in tolls one way, starting with First New Hampshire 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Pittsfield, 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 0.2 miles (Maplewood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NH 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Pittsfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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