How far is Auburn, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from Auburn, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.13 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.25 mi
48.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.25 mi
Kilometers
48.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.19 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Jun 11, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Jun 11, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-06-11T11:58
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Jun 11, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Auburn
20.6 mi
00h 21m
To Portsmouth
20.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hooksett Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport

    2454 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  11. 11

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

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hooksett Road
29.3 mi · 71%
Blue Star Turnpike
9.18 mi · 22%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.81 mi · 2%
I 95
0.79 mi · 2%
Congress Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Hooksett Road

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 21m from Auburn
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Auburn and Patchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Auburn and 20.6 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Auburn and Patchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Epping and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.68 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

Town in the U.

Population5,626
Coordinates43.0045300, -71.3484000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hooksett Road (-71.348463, 43.004514)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Portsmouth. The current time is 11:58:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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