How far is Portsmouth, NH from Atkinson, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Atkinson, NH is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
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 New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Atkinson.
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Start on Congress Street
124 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Fleet Street
141 m · 17 sec · Fleet Street
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
662 ft · 27 sec · Hanover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 125: Plaistow New Hampshire, Haverhill
1093 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 125 North: Plaistow New Hampshire
1198 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Atkinson Depot Road
2217 ft · 57 sec · Atkinson Depot Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Leroy Avenue
715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leroy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Atkinson.
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.
I 495 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Atkinson?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Seabrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Portsmouth and 16.9 miles from Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Atkinson.
Stop Ideas Near Seabrook
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 Seabrook.
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 25.68 mi (41.33 km).
#1 Portsmouth
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 21,557 |
| Coordinates | 43.0770400, -70.7576600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atkinson
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 7,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8384200, -71.1470000 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.95 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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