How far is Portsmouth, NH from Litchfield, NH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, NH to Litchfield, NH is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Litchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Litchfield.
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Start on Congress Street
124 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Fleet Street
141 m · 17 sec · Fleet Street
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
662 ft · 27 sec · Hanover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Hampton, Boston
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Hampton, Manchester
3185 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 3A
1741 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Brown Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Brown Avenue
1091 ft · 35 sec · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Hazelton Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Hazelton Avenue
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Continue on Brown Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway
4.6 mi · 9 min · Charles Bancroft Highway
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road
19 m · 3 sec · Old Stage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Litchfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
32.4 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Sunny near Litchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Litchfield?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Portsmouth and 27.3 miles from Litchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Litchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 39.9 mi (64.21 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 Litchfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 8,658 |
| Coordinates | 42.8442500, -71.4797900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Litchfield (-71.47979, 42.84425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.24 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $9.38 | $18.75 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $12.20 | $24.39 |
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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