How far is Epping, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Epping, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Epping and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Epping and Portsmouth.
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Start on the route
30 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
68 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
1010 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Calef Highway
1828 ft · 48 sec · Calef Highway
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Turn left
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport
2454 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1313 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Market Street
1 mi · 3 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 Epping 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.
Calef Highway
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Epping 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 Epping to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
North Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Epping and 12.2 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Epping and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near North Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hampton.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Epping and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.17 km).
#1 Epping
Town in the U.
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 43.0334200, -71.0742300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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