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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.17 mi
01h 27m
Flight
54.77 mi
88.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.17 mi
Kilometers
100.06 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Meredith
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meredith
2026-10-15T15:52
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meredith
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Farmington
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Meredith
30.8 mi
00h 43m
To Portsmouth
31.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
60°F
This Afternoon
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    24 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    82 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Endicott Street North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Endicott Street East

    47 m · 3 sec · Endicott Street East

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Endicott Street East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on Weirs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Major Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Side Drive

    93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    741 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    552 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South

    1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    20 mi · 26 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Portsmouth Traffic Circle

    692 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto US 1 Bypass North: Portsmouth, Woodbury Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Submarine Way

    566 ft · 18 sec · Submarine Way

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 km · 2 min · Market Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Congress Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
20 mi · 32%
State Route 28
16.4 mi · 26%
Mount Major Highway
6.28 mi · 10%
Lakeshore Road
4.62 mi · 7%
Daniel Webster Highway
2.91 mi · 5%
Mt. Major Highway
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 43m from Meredith
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

26 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

30 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

38 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.15 km).

Meredith

#1 Meredith

Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,476
Coordinates43.6575700, -71.5003500
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.500792, 43.657711)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.81
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meredith and Portsmouth. The current time is 15:52:22.

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.