How far is Northwood, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Northwood, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Northwood and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Portsmouth.
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Start on First New Hampshire Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Road
2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · Concord Road
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Continue on Scammell Bridge
1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge
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Continue on Boston Harbor Road
812 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
684 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 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 Northwood and Portsmouth.
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.
Concord Road
Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
8.85 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Northwood 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 Northwood to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Northwood and 12.2 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northwood and Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Madbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madbury.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.47 km).
#1 Northwood
Place in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,323 |
| Coordinates | 43.1942500, -71.1509000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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