How far is Portsmouth, NH from Lee, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Lee, NH is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Lee.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Concord
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1833 ft · 52 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Harbor Road
37 m · 3 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Boston Harbor Road
811 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Continue on Scammell Bridge
1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge
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Continue on Piscataqua Road
6 mi · 10 min · Piscataqua Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 155A: Lee, Durham
1523 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1983 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Sherburne Road
1 km · 1 min · Sherburne Road
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Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mast Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 Lee.
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.
Piscataqua Road
Continue on Piscataqua Road
5.96 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Sunny near Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Lee?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Portsmouth and 8.8 miles from Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Lee. Straight-line distance: 13.19 mi (21.23 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 Lee
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 43.1231400, -71.0114500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lee (-71.01145, 43.12314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.29 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
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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