How far is Portsmouth, NH from Deerfield, NH?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Deerfield, NH is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
29.57 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.63 mi
38.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.63 mi
Kilometers
38.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.57 mi
Kilometers
47.59 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 Deerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-10-15T15:46
Arrive Deerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:36 PM 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
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Portsmouth
14.7 mi
00h 24m
To Deerfield
14.9 mi
00h 24m

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
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    954 ft · 34 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maplewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cutts Street

    139 m · 16 sec · Cutts Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto NH 16 North: Concord, Rochester

    2261 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    961 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike North, NH 16 North, US 4 West

    1364 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Concord

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord

    72 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1833 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Harbor Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Boston Harbor Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Boston Harbor Road

    811 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Scammell Bridge

    1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Piscataqua Road

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Piscataqua Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    48 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    2575 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  20. 20

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Mountain View Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mountain View Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harvey Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Harvey Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Piscataqua Road
8.85 mi · 30%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 17%
Spaulding Turnpike
3.8 mi · 13%
Mountain Avenue
2.66 mi · 9%
Old Concord Turnpike
1.84 mi · 6%
Mountain View Road
1.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Piscataqua Road

Continue on Piscataqua Road

8.85 mi · 00h 14m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 24m from Portsmouth
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Sunny near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Portsmouth and 14.9 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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 Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 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 6 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 Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 23.63 mi (38.03 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Deerfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,564
Coordinates43.1461900, -71.2164500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Portsmouth (-70.75766, 43.07704)
End: Deerfield (-71.21645, 43.14619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.93
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $4.47 $8.93
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.08 $10.16
Premium $5.34 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $6.35 $6.61 $13.21

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 Deerfield. The current time is 15:46:45.

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.