How far is Haverhill, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Haverhill, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 02h 25m.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Portsmouth.
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Start on Route 10
1.1 km · 1 min · Route 10
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Turn right onto Mt Moosilauke Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway
4.5 mi · 9 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway
8.3 mi · 13 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway
2685 ft · 57 sec · Mount Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Moosilauke Road
685 ft · 12 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Continue on Rumney Route 25
7.5 mi · 12 min · Rumney Route 25
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Continue on Route 25
904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25
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Continue on Moosilauke Road
540 ft · 13 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Keep slight left
108 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tenney Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Ashland, Concord
1326 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
26.3 mi · 28 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
10 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Road
2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Scammell Bridge
1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge
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Continue on Boston Harbor Road
812 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
684 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Portsmouth Traffic Circle
692 ft · 20 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 1 Bypass North: Portsmouth, Woodbury Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Submarine Way
566 ft · 18 sec · Submarine Way
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Turn right onto Market Street
1 km · 2 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 Haverhill 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.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
26.3 mi · 00h 28m
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 leaving Haverhill 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 Haverhill to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Haverhill and 61.4 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haverhill and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 93.03 mi (149.72 km).
#1 Haverhill
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,555 |
| Coordinates | 44.0345100, -72.0639800 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $23.11 | $46.22 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $27.50 | $55.01 |
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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