How far is Hampstead, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Hampstead, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampstead and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead and Portsmouth.
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Start on West Road
9 m · 6 sec · West Road
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Turn right onto Stage Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Stage Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Atkinson Depot Road
2217 ft · 57 sec · Atkinson Depot Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Salisbury
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 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 Hampstead 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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
11.9 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 Hampstead 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 Hampstead to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Seabrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Hampstead and 18.7 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampstead and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Seabrook
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 Seabrook.
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).
#1 Hampstead
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,612 |
| Coordinates | 42.8745300, -71.1811700 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
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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