How far is Portsmouth, NH from Danville, NH?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Danville, NH is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
33.44 mi
00h 51m
Flight
21.74 mi
34.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.81 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Danville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Exeter
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

From Portsmouth
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Danville
16.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Portsmouth Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
60°F
This Afternoon
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Danville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Danville.

  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 · 27 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

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1270 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    2443 ft · 1 min · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Middle Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Middle Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brentwood Road

    1809 ft · 37 sec · Brentwood Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Red Brook Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Red Brook Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Danville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Danville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Danville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
11.4 mi · 34%
I 95 South
9.11 mi · 27%
Main Street
4.2 mi · 13%
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
3.08 mi · 9%
Market Street
1.01 mi · 3%
Middle Road
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Exeter-Hampton Expressway

Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exeter
00h 25m from Portsmouth
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Sunny near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Danville?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Portsmouth and 16.8 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Exeter

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Exeter and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Exeter.

RAIL

Exeter station

1 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

19 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Danville. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.99 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population21,557
Coordinates43.0770400, -70.7576600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Danville

#2 Danville

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,596
Coordinates42.9125900, -71.1245000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-70.75766, 43.07704)
End: Danville (-71.1245, 42.91259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
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.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.76 $11.53
Premium $5.34 $6.30 $12.60
Diesel $6.35 $7.50 $14.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and Danville. The current time is 14:44:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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