How far is Hanover, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Hanover, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 55m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Portsmouth.
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Start on West Wheelock Street
16 m · 6 sec · West Wheelock Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
569 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Lebanon Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Turn left onto I 89 South, NH 10 South
1379 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
30.5 mi · 36 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 Hanover 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 89 South
Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 01h 05m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hanover and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 59 miles from Hanover and 59.2 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.45 one way or $32.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hanover and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.97 km).
#1 Hanover
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,555 |
| Coordinates | 43.7022900, -72.2895400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $3.95 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.01 | $50.01 |
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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