How far is Portsmouth, NH from Barnstead, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Barnstead, NH is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Barnstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Barnstead.
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Start on Congress Street
954 ft · 34 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Cutts Street
139 m · 16 sec · Cutts Street
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Turn slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Exit the rotary onto NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester
2261 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit straight
961 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West
1364 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.9 mi · 12 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
803 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road
1310 ft · 23 sec · Knox Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Littleworth Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Littleworth Road
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1008 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Parker Mountain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Parker Mountain Road
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Continue on NH 126
1.3 km · 2 min · NH 126
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Continue on Parker Mountain Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Parker Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Mountain Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Parker Mountain Road
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Continue on South Barnstead Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road
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Turn left onto Parade Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Parade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Barnstead.
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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.9 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Barnstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Barnstead?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Portsmouth and 18.6 miles from Barnstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Barnstead.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
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 Barrington.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Barnstead. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.94 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 Barnstead
City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 4,777 |
| Coordinates | 43.3339700, -71.2928400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnstead (-71.29284, 43.33397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
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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