How far is Portsmouth, NH from City of Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
44.46 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.28 mi
56.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.46 mi
Kilometers
71.55 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Manchester
Wed, Jun 3, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Wed, Jun 3, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-06-03T08:08
Arrive City of Manchester
Wed, Jun 3, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Portsmouth
22.5 mi
00h 24m
To City of Manchester
22 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Wednesday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and City of Manchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and City of Manchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    124 m · 15 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fleet Street

    141 m · 17 sec · Fleet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    662 ft · 25 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester

    3185 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    30.4 mi · 35 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    726 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Belmont Street

    1106 ft · 54 sec · Belmont Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and City of Manchester.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
30.4 mi · 68%
I 95 South
9.11 mi · 20%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 2%
I 93 North
0.76 mi · 2%
Wellington Road
0.68 mi · 2%
Mammoth Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Exeter-Hampton Expressway

Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 24m from Portsmouth
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to City of Manchester?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Portsmouth and 22 miles from City of Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Epping, 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 Epping.

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.77 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
City of Manchester

#2 City of Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population109,565
Coordinates42.9844500, -71.4445300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and City of Manchester. The current time is 08:08:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.