How far is Moultonborough, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Moultonborough, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moultonborough and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moultonborough and Portsmouth.
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Start on Whittier Highway
1 km · 1 min · Whittier Highway
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Turn right onto Governor John Wentworth Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Governor John Wentworth Highway
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Continue on Old Mountain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Old Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Water Village Road
4 mi · 7 min · Water Village Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
38 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Courthouse Square
1448 ft · 29 sec · Courthouse Square
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Granite Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road
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Turn right onto White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 22 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
32.3 mi · 43 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 Moultonborough 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
Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
32.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Moultonborough and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moultonborough to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Moultonborough and 35.4 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moultonborough and Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moultonborough and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 56.76 mi (91.35 km).
#1 Moultonborough
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,211 |
| Coordinates | 43.7548000, -71.3967400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $15.63 | $31.25 |
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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