How far is Portsmouth, NH from Berlin, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Berlin, NH is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Berlin.
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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
32.3 mi · 42 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pinkham Notch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on Old Goodrich Falls Road
1362 ft · 23 sec · Old Goodrich Falls Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
5.1 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on Glen Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Green Street
103 m · 16 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
79 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn sharp right
11 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Berlin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
32.3 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Berlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Berlin?
The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuftonboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Portsmouth and 58.9 miles from Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.41 one way or $32.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 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 And Snow Showers near Berlin.
Stop Ideas Near Tuftonboro
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 Tuftonboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 98.49 mi (158.5 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 Berlin
City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 9,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.4686700, -71.1850800 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berlin (-71.18508, 44.46867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
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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