How far is Deerfield, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from Deerfield, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.42 mi
02h 21m
Flight
90.55 mi
145.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.55 mi
Kilometers
145.72 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.42 mi
Kilometers
203.45 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 10:03 PM EST
Return by in Deerfield
Sat, Nov 7, 12:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-11-06T19:42
Arrive Portsmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 10:03 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Tilton
NH

Town located in New Hampshire, United States

From Deerfield
63.1 mi
01h 10m
To Portsmouth
63.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Today
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gale River Loop Road

    2630 ft · 2 min · Gale River Loop Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gale River Loop Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Gale River Loop Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    10 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Concord Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Scammell Bridge

    1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Boston Harbor Road

    812 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    684 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2827 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Portsmouth Traffic Circle

    692 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Submarine Way

    566 ft · 18 sec · Submarine Way

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 km · 2 min · Market Street

  27. 27

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

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
50.5 mi · 40%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 12%
Daniel Webster Highway
12.8 mi · 10%
I 393 East
9.98 mi · 8%
Concord Road
9.35 mi · 7%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tilton
01h 10m from Deerfield
Leave By
1:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Deerfield and Light Rain near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Deerfield and 63.3 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Deerfield and Light Rain near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Tilton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

20 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

36 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 90.55 mi (145.72 km).

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#1 Deerfield

Deerfield is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.2306200, -71.6170300
Altitude480
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Gale River Loop Road (-71.613456, 44.229926)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.91
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $18.46 $36.91
Mid-grade $4.75 $21.19 $42.37
Premium $5.22 $23.26 $46.52
Diesel $6.30 $28.12 $56.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Portsmouth. The current time is 19:42:01.

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.