How far is Berlin, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Berlin, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Portsmouth.
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Start on the route
45 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1511 ft · 45 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Glen Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
5.1 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on Old Goodrich Falls Road
1362 ft · 23 sec · Old Goodrich Falls Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Notch Road
64 m · 6 sec · Crawford Notch Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
8.9 mi · 14 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
32.3 mi · 43 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Portsmouth Traffic Circle
692 ft · 20 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 1 Bypass North: Portsmouth, Woodbury Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Submarine Way
566 ft · 18 sec · Submarine Way
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Turn right onto Market Street
1 km · 2 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Congress Street
16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin and Portsmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spaulding Turnpike
Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
32.3 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berlin 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 Berlin to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Tuftonboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Berlin and 60 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.57 one way or $33.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berlin and Patchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Tuftonboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuftonboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 98.49 mi (158.5 km).
#1 Berlin
City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 9,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.4686700, -71.1850800 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 21,557 |
| Coordinates | 43.0770400, -70.7576600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.40 | $40.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.19 | $50.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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