How far is Newmarket, NH from Portsmouth, NH?

The driving distance from Newmarket, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
79.26 mi
01h 19m
Flight
57.91 mi
93.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.91 mi
Kilometers
93.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.26 mi
Kilometers
127.56 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 3:16 PM EDT
Return by in Newmarket
Thu, Oct 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newmarket
2026-10-15T13:57
Arrive Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 3:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newmarket
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 Newmarket
39.6 mi
00h 39m
To Portsmouth
39.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Newmarket and Portsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newmarket and Portsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Newmarket Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Newmarket Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Newmarket Road

    127 m · 16 sec · Newmarket Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 103

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 103

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1997 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    30.5 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2454 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  19. 19

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

    16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newmarket 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
31.3 mi · 39%
State Route 103
20.9 mi · 26%
Blue Star Turnpike
9.18 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 10%
I 93 South
5.72 mi · 7%
Newmarket Road
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

30.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
57.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 39m from Newmarket
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newmarket 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 Newmarket to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 39.6 miles from Newmarket and 39.7 miles from Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newmarket 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 Newmarket and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 57.91 mi (93.19 km).

Newmarket

#1 Newmarket

Town in New Hampshire

Population9,207
Coordinates43.2778500, -71.8734100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Newmarket Road (-71.873398, 43.277834)
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $12.02
Round trip
$24.05
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $12.02 $24.05
Mid-grade $4.88 $13.68 $27.35
Premium $5.34 $14.94 $29.89
Diesel $6.35 $17.79 $35.57

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 Newmarket and Portsmouth. The current time is 13:57:22.

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.