How far is Meredith, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Meredith, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
Driving 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 27m.
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 Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meredith and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meredith and Portsmouth.
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Start on the route
18 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left
31 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
82 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway
36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Endicott Street North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Endicott Street East
47 m · 3 sec · Endicott Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Endicott Street East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East
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Continue on Weirs Road
2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Main Street
582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Side Drive
93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive
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Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Route 28
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
741 ft · 21 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
552 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South
1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
20 mi · 26 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 Meredith 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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
20 mi · 00h 26m
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 Meredith 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 Meredith to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Meredith and 31.3 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meredith and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Tilton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.15 km).
#1 Meredith
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,476 |
| Coordinates | 43.6575700, -71.5003500 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
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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