How far is Canaan, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Canaan, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
The capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Portsmouth.
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Start on Canaan Street
126 m · 19 sec · Canaan Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1097 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on King Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on King Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
39 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road
42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road
1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
10 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Road
2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Scammell Bridge
1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge
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Continue on Boston Harbor Road
812 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
684 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 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 Canaan and Portsmouth.
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.
U.S. Route 4
Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canaan 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 Canaan to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Canaan and 45.7 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.83 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canaan and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $4.29 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $17.19 | $34.37 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $20.45 | $40.91 |
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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