How far is Allenstown, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from Allenstown, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.87 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.1 mi
53.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.1 mi
Kilometers
53.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.87 mi
Kilometers
67.38 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Return by in Allenstown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allenstown
2026-10-15T16:56
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allenstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Allenstown
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To Portsmouth
21 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
60ยฐF
This Afternoon
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allenstown and Portsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allenstown and Portsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m ยท 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gilbert Road

    936 ft ยท 41 sec ยท Gilbert Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Deerfield Road

    665 ft ยท 22 sec ยท Deerfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    575 ft ยท 10 sec ยท Pinewood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Route 28

  6. 6

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi ยท 7 min ยท Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Epsom Circle

    11 m ยท 1 sec ยท Dover Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi ยท 7 min ยท Dover Road

  9. 9

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi ยท 13 min ยท First New Hampshire Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi ยท 7 min ยท Old Turnpike Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท Old Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft ยท 56 sec ยท Concord Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m ยท 5 sec ยท Concord Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    8.9 mi ยท 14 min ยท Concord Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Scammell Bridge

    1132 ft ยท 28 sec ยท Scammell Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Harbor Road

    812 ft ยท 22 sec ยท Boston Harbor Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m ยท 4 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    684 ft ยท 17 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2827 ft ยท 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    3.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Spaulding Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1.5 km ยท 2 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Portsmouth Traffic Circle

    692 ft ยท 20 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto US 1 Bypass North: Portsmouth, Woodbury Avenue

    1.6 km ยท 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Submarine Way

    566 ft ยท 18 sec ยท Submarine Way

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท Market Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Congress Street

    16 m ยท 1 sec ยท Congress Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allenstown and Portsmouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
9.35 mi ยท 22%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi ยท 19%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi ยท 12%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.29 mi ยท 10%
Dover Road
4.29 mi ยท 10%
Spaulding Turnpike
3.53 mi ยท 8%
Longest Stretch

Concord Road

Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

8.85 mi ยท 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 27m from Allenstown
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allenstown and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allenstown to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Allenstown and 21 miles from Portsmouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allenstown and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Northwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northwood.

RAIL

Durhamโ€“UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allenstown and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 33.1 mi (53.27 km).

Allenstown

#1 Allenstown

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,488
Coordinates43.1567300, -71.4047800
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.40468, 43.156862)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L ยท about $6.36
Round trip
$12.71
2.96 gal ยท 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $6.36 $12.71
Mid-grade $4.88 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $5.34 $7.90 $15.80
Diesel $6.35 $9.40 $18.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Allenstown and Portsmouth. The current time is 16:56:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.