How far is Bow Bog, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from Bow Bog, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
54.33 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.15 mi
61.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.33 mi
Kilometers
87.44 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Sat, May 2, 5:04 PM EDT
Return by in Bow Bog
Sat, May 2, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bow Bog
2026-05-02T16:05
Arrive Portsmouth
Sat, May 2, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bow Bog
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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bow Bog
27 mi
00h 29m
To Portsmouth
27.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bow Bog and Portsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Bow Bog Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pine Street

    1662 ft · 51 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brandywine Drive

    568 ft · 28 sec · Brandywine Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springer Road

    583 ft · 28 sec · Springer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    30.5 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2454 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  19. 19

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

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bow Bog 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
31.3 mi · 58%
Blue Star Turnpike
9.18 mi · 17%
I 93 South
5.99 mi · 11%
Everett Turnpike
2.69 mi · 5%
Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi · 3%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

30.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 29m from Bow Bog
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bow Bog and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bow Bog to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Bow Bog and 27.3 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bow Bog and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymond, 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 Raymond.

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bow Bog and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.39 km).

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#1 Bow Bog

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population8,381
Coordinates43.1206400, -71.5114600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bow Bog Road (-71.511407, 43.120727)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $6.00 $11.51 $23.03

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bow Bog and Portsmouth. The current time is 16:05:41.

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.