How far is Hampton, NH from Portsmouth Plains, NH?

The driving distance from Hampton, NH to Portsmouth Plains, NH is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.41 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.78 mi
14.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.78 mi
Kilometers
14.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.41 mi
Kilometers
18.37 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Plains
Mon, Nov 9, 4:34 PM EST
Return by in Hampton
Mon, Nov 9, 4:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-11-09T16:14
Arrive Portsmouth Plains
Mon, Nov 9, 4:34 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Hampton
NH

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hampton
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Portsmouth Plains
5.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Monday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Portsmouth Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    1580 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Exeter Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Exeter Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward NH 101 West

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    622 ft · 10 sec · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  6. 6

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

    2899 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    2454 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth

    2342 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth

    1040 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Greenland Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Greenland Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Middle Road

    1188 ft · 37 sec · Middle Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodworth Avenue

    543 ft · 24 sec · Woodworth Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodworth Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Portsmouth Plains.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Turnpike
6.23 mi · 55%
Exeter Road
1.29 mi · 11%
I 95 North
0.81 mi · 7%
Greenland Road
0.78 mi · 7%
NH 33
0.64 mi · 6%
I 95
0.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

6.23 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hampton
00h 10m from Hampton
Leave By
7:50 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hampton and Mostly Cloudy near Portsmouth Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Portsmouth Plains?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.7 miles from Hampton and 5.7 miles from Portsmouth Plains.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hampton and Mostly Cloudy near Portsmouth Plains.

Stop Ideas Near North Hampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hampton.

RAIL

Exeter station

10 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

10 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

19 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

20 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Portsmouth Plains. Straight-line distance: 8.78 mi (14.13 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

Town in New Hampshire

Population15,950
Coordinates42.9375900, -70.8389400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Portsmouth Plains

Portsmouth Plains is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0570300, -70.7797800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-70.83894, 42.93759)
End: Portsmouth Plains (-70.77978, 43.05703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.64
Round trip
$3.28
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $1.64 $3.28
Mid-grade $4.71 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $5.17 $2.07 $4.14
Diesel $6.26 $2.50 $5.01

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Portsmouth Plains. The current time is 16:14:40.

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.