How far is New Ipswich, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
80.75 mi
01h 33m
Flight
59.96 mi
96.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.96 mi
Kilometers
96.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.75 mi
Kilometers
129.96 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in New Ipswich
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Ipswich
2026-10-15T13:05
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Ipswich
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From New Ipswich
40.3 mi
00h 46m
To Portsmouth
40.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
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 New Ipswich and Portsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Portsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    1592 ft · 32 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    594 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

    1430 ft · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road

  7. 7

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

    124 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Greenville Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Greenville Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibbons Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    31.3 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport

    2454 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  22. 22

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

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich and Portsmouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
31.3 mi · 39%
State Route 101
24.5 mi · 30%
Blue Star Turnpike
9.18 mi · 11%
Greenville Road
4.93 mi · 6%
Gibbons Highway
2.68 mi · 3%
Turnpike Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

31.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 46m from New Ipswich
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Ipswich 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 New Ipswich to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from New Ipswich and 40.5 miles from Portsmouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Ipswich and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, 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 Auburn.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 59.96 mi (96.5 km).

New Ipswich

#1 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
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 (-71.853909, 42.748081)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.48
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $12.24 $24.48
Mid-grade $4.88 $13.92 $27.84
Premium $5.34 $15.21 $30.42
Diesel $6.35 $18.10 $36.21

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 New Ipswich and Portsmouth. The current time is 13:05:15.

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.